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PE04 GBF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 GBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 107,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 180,913 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 180,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pad warning light on

n/s front to rear metal brake surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

traction control light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 173,112 miles

heavy corrosion rear silencer clamps

heavy surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 22 Apr 2014 173,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy corrosion rear silencer clamps

heavy surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2013 168,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 166,151 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,289 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,987 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 115,985 miles

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 2 Apr 2009 90,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,756 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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PE04 GBF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PE04 GBF, 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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PE04 GBF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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