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56 GAO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,328 mi
Last recorded38,328 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 GAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 37,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,641 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery light shown on dash

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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56 GAO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 GAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 56 GAO registered?

56 GAO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is 56 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 GAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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