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GX04 VSJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 138,568 miles

General underside corrosion

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,234 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,628 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slight damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slight damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,604 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to inner sidewall - tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to inner sidewall - tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,329 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,867 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 107,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,757 miles

rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer to pipe exhaust clamp corodded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,468 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer to pipe exhaust clamp corodded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,976 miles

battery poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,352 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,352 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 46,198 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s front brake pads poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,362 miles

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,362 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,998 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,779 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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GX04 VSJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VSJ, 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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GX04 VSJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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