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M30 GWB

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 90,119 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 90,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 89,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 89,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,921 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 89,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,502 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

front and rear brake disc slightly worn lipped

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,323 miles

front inner brake pads

offside rear cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,221 miles

exhaust centre-tailpipe flange clamps deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,221 miles

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

exhaust centre-tailpipe flange clamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,045 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,148 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,059 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,347 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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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M30 GWB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M30 GWB, 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 M30 GWB registered?

M30 GWB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is M30 GWB safe to buy?

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