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WK04 GUG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 GUG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,073 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,800 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 75,171 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge @ perished slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,905 miles

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 19 May 2012 67,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 63,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,173 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 40,156 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,293 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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WK04 GUG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WK04 GUG, 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 WK04 GUG registered?

WK04 GUG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for WK04 GUG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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