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GD04 NUY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 NUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 103,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN OFF WISH BONE (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/33R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/33R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 88,895 miles

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

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

Rear Unable to see bottom of rear springs

Under body and sill covers fitted and allowing to see some components.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,577 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,407 miles

Rear springs not visable by tester

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 20,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GD04 NUY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GD04 NUY, 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 GD04 NUY registered?

GD04 NUY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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