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GCP 400W

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 400W
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,312 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,849 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,079 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak from rear axle ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,978 miles

Nearside front headlamp aim has no kick up to left (just flat aim)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front headlamp aim has no kick up to the left (just flat aim)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,711 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,892 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GCP 400W is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GCP 400W, 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 GCP 400W registered?

GCP 400W is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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