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MA04 GHU

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,386 mi
Last recorded116,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 GHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,194 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust rubbing rear brace

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust rubbing rear brace

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CENTRE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (WISHBONE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CENTRE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (WISHBONE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,572 miles

Outer side wall damaged on nearside front tyre.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer side wall damaged on nearside front tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage but not down to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 73,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,907 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer side walls damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,859 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 4 Jun 2010 49,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,636 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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MA04 GHU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver 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 MA04 GHU, 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 MA04 GHU registered?

MA04 GHU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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