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GR04 NCF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 NCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,718 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor to lower arm (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,394 miles

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

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

Perishing to rear shocker bushes and lower arm bushes

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light shows a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,394 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Perishing to rear shocker bushes and lower arm bushes

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light shows a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 72,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,218 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,115 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S headlamp flickering

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

TYRE = 255/35/19 ZR

centre exhaust joint/clamps poor condition and bolts corroded and missing, Rear silencer clamps corroded and broken

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,115 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

N/S headlamp flickering

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

TYRE = 255/35/19 ZR

centre exhaust joint/clamps poor condition and bolts corroded and missing, Rear silencer clamps corroded and broken

Pass 15 Aug 2009 50,399 miles

nsf osr osf tyres damaged on side walls

Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,399 miles

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

nsf osr osf tyres damaged on side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,988 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,066 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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GR04 NCF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR04 NCF, 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 GR04 NCF registered?

GR04 NCF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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