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M70 GRW

2004 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,768 mi
Last recorded106,768 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 GRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 106,768 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,519 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 91,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,289 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 28 Feb 2015 78,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,692 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 50,518 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,157 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,284 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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M70 GRW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M70 GRW, 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 M70 GRW registered?

M70 GRW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is M70 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 GRW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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