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GU04 NXA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,969 mi
Last recorded131,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,969 miles

advised sill cover fitted

advised under trays and cover fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn down to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advised osr tyre getting low

advised sill cover fitted

advised under trays and cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised brake fluid low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 116,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 116,554 miles

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

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2015 104,073 miles

both rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,880 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 13 Jan 2014 87,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,504 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,664 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,440 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,440 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GU04 NXA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 GU04 NXA, 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 GU04 NXA registered?

GU04 NXA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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