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2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,719 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 119,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,891 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,733 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,975 miles

near side rear tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,609 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,988 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and worn inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

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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GK04 NUM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GK04 NUM, 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 GK04 NUM registered?

GK04 NUM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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