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N14 MGL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 MGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,050 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 led's inop. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,556 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,763 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 51,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,098 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,098 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure Handbrake cable insecure (3.6.I.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,971 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded across

Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs corroded across

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,341 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)

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 37,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,592 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N14 MGL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N14 MGL, 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 N14 MGL registered?

N14 MGL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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