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NJ04 GKV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 95,623 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,291 miles

Fuel Cap Sealing Device Perishing

Nearside Headlamp Light Output Intensity Slightly Reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Does Not Appear To Be Fully/Correctly Seated In Shock Absorber Mounting Point (Lower), However Not Likely To Become Insecure

Offside Front Coil Spring Does Not Appear To Be Fully/Correctly Seated In Shock Absorber Mounting Point (Lower), However Not Likely To Become Insecure

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Sealing Device Perishing

Fail 13 May 2024 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil Spring Does Not Appear To Be Fully/Correctly Seated In Shock Absorber Mounting Point (Lower), However Not Likely To Become Insecure

Offside Front Coil Spring Does Not Appear To Be Fully/Correctly Seated In Shock Absorber Mounting Point (Lower), However Not Likely To Become Insecure

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Sealing Device Perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 80,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,501 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 74,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,701 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,548 miles

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

both rear exhaust bracket corroded and split but dont make system insecure

near side rear brake discs scored

off side rear brake disc scored and corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

near side rear brake discs scored

off side rear brake disc scored and corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,874 miles

o/s/front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,917 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 99,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,167 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 42,113 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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NJ04 GKV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NJ04 GKV, 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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NJ04 GKV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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