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GY54 DOA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,642 mi
Last recorded104,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,642 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,622 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2023 104,462 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 104,449 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,049 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R Tyre very badly worn on inside edge

O/S/R Tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,590 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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GY54 DOA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GY54 DOA, 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 GY54 DOA registered?

GY54 DOA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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