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GL04 DXM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 DXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40y19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35y19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,167 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,703 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear 2x exhaust clamps corroded through but still secure

Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear 2x exhaust clamps corroded through but still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,935 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2018 68,935 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre surface splits

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 66,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre surface splits

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,503 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 56,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perol cap seal has cracks

Fail 23 Dec 2014 56,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perol cap seal has cracks

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,605 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,847 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cracking on the thread pattern

both front tyres uneven wear

Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,175 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,117 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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GL04 DXM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL04 DXM, 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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GL04 DXM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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