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GV54 DHP

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 DHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,078 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 57,078 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,853 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 42,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 16,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 14,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GV54 DHP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV54 DHP, 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 GV54 DHP registered?

GV54 DHP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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