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GD04 XBJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,069 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 79,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 79,899 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 79,524 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,929 miles

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,929 miles

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

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,558 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings/

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,207 miles

Outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,273 miles

Outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Under vehicle not fully checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,539 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

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 XBJ 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 81%.

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 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD04 XBJ registered?

GD04 XBJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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