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GP04 FVF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,476 mi
Last recorded83,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 FVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 83,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,585 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 81,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe rear off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,822 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,898 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,831 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre running inner edge off

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre running inner edge off

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,688 miles

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

unable to check n/s/r spring plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 42,516 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,191 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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GP04 FVF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP04 FVF, 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 GP04 FVF registered?

GP04 FVF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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