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GY04 GUU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,278 mi
Last recorded24,278 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 24,278 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 23,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,734 miles

Item in the swept area

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 23,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 23,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 17 Apr 2020 22,742 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 22,739 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,831 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps cracked (still ok)

brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,470 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 21,468 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre close to limits inner and outer edges and walls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,163 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,250 miles

rear tyres slight wear inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 16,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,857 miles

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)

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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GY04 GUU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY04 GUU, 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 GY04 GUU registered?

GY04 GUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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