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GJ04 VRE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,835 mi
Last recorded75,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,768 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 71,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,417 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,268 miles

slight wear/cracking to outer edges of front tyres

Pass 23 May 2018 44,743 miles

Rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipe clamps to rear box broken (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipe clamps to rear box broken (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,262 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 37,640 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake grabing slightly

Fail 13 May 2013 37,149 miles

Advise n/s/f brake hose appears to be slightly twisted

Advise o/s/f brake bind

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 37,149 miles

Advise n/s/f brake hose appears to be slightly twisted

Advise o/s/f brake bind

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 36,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,535 miles

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 VRE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRE, 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 GJ04 VRE registered?

GJ04 VRE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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