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J26 GBA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,372 mi
Last recorded107,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 GBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine292cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 107,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 106,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 106,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,527 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,520 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,347 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,808 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,808 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 47,289 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J26 GBA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J26 GBA, 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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J26 GBA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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