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GV04 BPY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,164 mi
Last recorded156,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 156,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 146,234 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

ns door step corroded

rear floors slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 146,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

ns door step corroded

rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 132,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,376 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 118,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside hand brake efficiency slightly low 18% min.16%

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,949 miles

Front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2016 115,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 109,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,208 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Under bonnet jump start terminal cover missing

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,875 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 62,858 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 50,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 17 May 2007 31,479 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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GV04 BPY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV04 BPY, 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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GV04 BPY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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