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N99 GRO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 GRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 126,921 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 110,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,381 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split evident but not deep enough to reach Ply cords

Pass 29 Nov 2012 105,131 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 105,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 96,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,932 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

strong advice rear brake pads wearing close to limit of 1.5mm

tyre wear started o/s/f inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

strong advice rear brake pads wearing close to limit of 1.5mm

tyre wear started o/s/f inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,549 miles

air filter box lose

egine warning light staying on

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N99 GRO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N99 GRO, 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 N99 GRO registered?

N99 GRO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is N99 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 GRO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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