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YY04 GGA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,707 mi
Last recorded90,707 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GGA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,707 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bush looks good but still allowing more movement than other side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,969 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,971 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, covered in grease at station. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Under tray impeding view

Rear Oil residue at rear from differential

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,093 miles

Rear Nail in tyre A nail in each of the rear tyres ()

Rear Transmission oil residue around rear differential

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,418 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,627 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,622 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,646 miles

brake fluid on minimum

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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YY04 GGA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YY04 GGA, 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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What year was YY04 GGA registered?

YY04 GGA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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