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E4 GOB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 120,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 101,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad thickness warning light on

mix of old and new pads in n/s/f caliper

n/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear exhaust joint clamps corroded and broken

slight damage to n/s/f tyre rim protector band

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,109 miles

passengers front tyre cut sidewall on inner edges, but not cut to cords

Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passengers front tyre cut sidewall on inner edges, but not cut to cords

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,803 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

automatic light levelling motor damaged

nearside front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

automatic light levelling motor damaged

nearside front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,492 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,745 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,269 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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E4 GOB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E4 GOB, 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 E4 GOB registered?

E4 GOB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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