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M9 GJG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,087 mi
Last recorded27,087 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 GJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 27,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 26,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 26,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,373 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 25,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,179 miles

advise full wheel alignment

center exhaust system bracket has crack but not leak gases and still supported

osf tyre close to legal limit and badly cracking/perishing

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 24,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise full wheel alignment

brake fluid level getting low

center exhaust system bracket has crack but not leak gases and still supported

nsf tyre cracking and perishing

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,263 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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M9 GJG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M9 GJG, 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 M9 GJG registered?

M9 GJG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is M9 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 GJG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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