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YK04 GCP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 GCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,151 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 70,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 63,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 58,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,833 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,433 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear coil spring broken Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,635 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,067 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,021 miles

both screen washers poor performance but just hitting windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,902 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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YK04 GCP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YK04 GCP, 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 YK04 GCP registered?

YK04 GCP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is YK04 GCP safe to buy?

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