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M321 GOO

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,344 mi
Last recorded146,344 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 GOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,207 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,430 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 121,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 107,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 94,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 87,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 84,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 76,427 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear disc's worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,430 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 30,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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M321 GOO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M321 GOO, 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 M321 GOO registered?

M321 GOO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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