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GJ04 KDN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,936 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 117,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 117,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,106 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

off side headlamp deteriorated light level reduced advise attention required ASAP

Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,899 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

off side headlamp deteriorated light level reduced advise attention required ASAP

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,552 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ04 KDN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ04 KDN, 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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GJ04 KDN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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