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GX04 ZKR

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ZKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,156 miles

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,156 miles

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

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)

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

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,166 miles

Offside front inner sidewall splitting, also worn low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 35,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside front inner sidewall splitting, also worn low

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,389 miles

nsr wheelrim and tyre damaged

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 ZKR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKR, 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 GX04 ZKR registered?

GX04 ZKR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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