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NU04 GUC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,146 mi
Last recorded28,146 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 28,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,049 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 21,442 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators in centre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,461 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge but not to excess at present

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,426 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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NU04 GUC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NU04 GUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU04 GUC registered?

NU04 GUC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is NU04 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU04 GUC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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