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AJ04 GYK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,881 mi
Last recorded137,881 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,365 miles

the nearside rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode and there is a large plastic under tray preventing me from seeing the rest of the pipe properly so im passing and advising on the day but i would suggest someone looks at it soon

Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 119,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

there is a large screw in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,555 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R brake disc corroded

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre on 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R brake disc corroded

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre on 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,894 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,949 miles

rear differential has a slight leak of oil

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,931 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,802 miles

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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AJ04 GYK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ04 GYK, 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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AJ04 GYK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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