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BJ04 GHV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 69,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 57,070 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 51,188 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,579 miles

small cuts to both the rear tyre walls

two of the rear exhust metal clamps are slpit, however the exhust system is secure at present time of test

Fail 3 May 2011 39,579 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

small cuts to both the rear tyre walls

two of the rear exhust metal clamps are slpit, however the exhust system is secure at present time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,577 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

cut in nsr tyre wall, advise replacement.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,207 miles

Steering will need further check.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 24,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,296 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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BJ04 GHV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ04 GHV, 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 BJ04 GHV registered?

BJ04 GHV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 GHV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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