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GT03 BMW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 84,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2009 54,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,727 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,160 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,160 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 42,996 miles

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

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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GT03 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GT03 BMW, 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 GT03 BMW registered?

GT03 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GT03 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT03 BMW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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