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FR04 GKK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,412 mi
Last recorded115,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,412 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jan 2018 115,410 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Dec 2017 115,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pad low warning lamp indicating fault

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay cover obscuring some components

Exhaust emissions lambda high 1.030 on fast idle test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 108,889 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2016 108,889 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,617 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,134 miles

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

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

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

advise off side rear indicator as two led lights duller than others

near side rear tyre as kirb bead damage

oil leak on engine area

Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,128 miles

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

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

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

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

advise off side rear indicator as two led lights duller than others

near side rear tyre as kirb bead damage

oil leak on engine area

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,920 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,245 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 71,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,244 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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FR04 GKK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FR04 GKK, 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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FR04 GKK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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