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GR02 AYD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR02 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 69,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,492 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 43,997 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)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,517 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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GR02 AYD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GR02 AYD, 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

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What year was GR02 AYD registered?

GR02 AYD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is GR02 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR02 AYD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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