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PA04 GGJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,319 mi
Last recorded150,319 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 GGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,319 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly cracking or perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front Brake discs: back plate Insecure

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front Brake discs: back plate Insecure

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,657 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 148,657 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative due to broken leveling linkage on front suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 146,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,599 miles

engine bay covers fitted full body and engine bay under guards fitted vehicle in good order

Pass 14 Nov 2020 140,063 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 140,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 136,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,555 miles

slight play at o/s front steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,567 miles

n/s rear exhaust clamp broken

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,029 miles

damage tyre sidewall nearside rear.

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,054 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 40,979 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,910 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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PA04 GGJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PA04 GGJ, 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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PA04 GGJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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