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GX04 VKG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,529 mi
Last recorded56,529 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 56,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,242 miles

Central Front rear view mirror discoloured

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,641 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers clear but smear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust clamp broken joining rear silencer to center pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,016 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,013 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 52,010 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise cut / tear n/s/f tyre

advise rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,564 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,409 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,015 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,153 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,153 miles

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

Offside 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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GX04 VKG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX04 VKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX04 VKG registered?

GX04 VKG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is GX04 VKG safe to buy?

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