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AK54 GXG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,062 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 143,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittently turns off during testing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 140,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 140,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2023 139,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 136,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 135,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,234 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,224 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,001 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)

Rear exhaust silencer clamps fractured

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,865 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp slightly fractured

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,573 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,993 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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AK54 GXG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK54 GXG, 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 AK54 GXG registered?

AK54 GXG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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