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EK04 ZGU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,533 mi
Last recorded69,533 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Diff Damp

Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,652 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Diff Damp

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,815 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r suspension arm bolt welded in

o/s/f traction control arm broken

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,919 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r suspension arm bolt welded in

o/s/f traction control arm broken

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,445 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,445 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under body covered in trims

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,326 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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EK04 ZGU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 EK04 ZGU, 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 EK04 ZGU registered?

EK04 ZGU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 ZGU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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