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BJ04 GXA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,531 miles

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

Rear diff leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lose connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,816 miles

All 4 tyres close 1.6mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,093 miles

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 81,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,379 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 GXA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ04 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 GXA registered?

BJ04 GXA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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