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MW04 GDY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,760 mi
Last recorded83,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 GDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 83,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,294 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,811 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,718 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaut clamp snaped (exhaust still secure)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,090 miles

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

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

Offside rear handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,983 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,349 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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MW04 GDY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW04 GDY, 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 MW04 GDY registered?

MW04 GDY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is MW04 GDY safe to buy?

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