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AO04 GWG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 191,633 miles

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 7 Aug 2012 191,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all brake discs have signs of wear

all rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2011 189,246 miles

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

back box flange corroded and cracked but secure

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

right hand back box mount split, system still secure

Pass 31 Aug 2010 186,365 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 186,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 178,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 178,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 160,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 123,400 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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AO04 GWG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO04 GWG, 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 AO04 GWG registered?

AO04 GWG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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