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GY04 WSD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 WSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,127 miles

engine light on dash

rear brakes slightly binding on

rear discs corroded

rear exhust joint broken

Fail 27 Mar 2014 86,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine light on dash

rear brakes slightly binding on

rear discs corroded

rear exhust joint broken

Fail 21 May 2013 80,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 80,193 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 75,372 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,372 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 69,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

exhaust clasprear to silencer split/fracture

Pass 24 May 2011 69,702 miles

exhaust clasprear to silencer split/fracture

Pass 7 May 2010 66,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 61,499 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 61,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

all tyres,tread blocks in a poor condition

handbrake requires adjustment

side and rear windows tinted

small chip in windscreen

water ingress into offside wing repeater

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,613 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 50,613 miles

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

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

parking brake travel slightly high

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 WSD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY04 WSD, 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 GY04 WSD registered?

GY04 WSD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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