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GL04 LRV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,870 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play detected at o/s/f hub-requires further investigation to locate.

t.p.m.s warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,482 miles

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,353 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,802 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 LRV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LRV, 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 GL04 LRV registered?

GL04 LRV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GL04 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 LRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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