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LO04 GOK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,362 mi
Last recorded153,362 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 GOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 153,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,540 miles

exhaust clamps deteriorated

interior mirror deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 149,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

exhaust clamps deteriorated

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 145,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 145,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,412 miles

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

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

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

wipers smeary

Fail 4 Apr 2016 140,412 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,356 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 126,011 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 120,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,803 miles

both side mirrors deteroirating but not effecting view to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,651 miles

centre exhaust joint to rear box cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,464 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust system joining bracket fractured

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,494 miles

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)

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

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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LO04 GOK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LO04 GOK, 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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LO04 GOK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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