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GM04 AFY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,197 mi
Last recorded80,197 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 AFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 80,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 79,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 79,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 72,833 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,153 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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GM04 AFY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GM04 AFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GM04 AFY?

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What year was GM04 AFY registered?

GM04 AFY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is GM04 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 AFY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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