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G12 PSS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,273 mi
Last recorded123,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 PSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 123,273 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front and rear, steering, suspension, braking components have surface rust

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bushes perished

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,934 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,507 miles

Diff oil leak

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,099 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Rear Differential bush has excessive play, required to be changed asap

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2023 121,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Differential bush has excessive play, required to be changed asap

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear close to 2.8 m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,073 miles

Front Both tyres are perishing and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 118,505 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,380 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 116,378 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,872 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 107,120 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 23 May 2016 107,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,109 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 102,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,832 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

General corroseon under vehicle

Off side front tyre wearing frim outer edge.

Off side front wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 96,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear both brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,417 miles

rear both brake pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight cut near side rear tyre and oil leak on diff

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight cut near side rear tyre and oil leak on diff

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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G12 PSS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G12 PSS, 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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G12 PSS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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