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FC04 HFR

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,252 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 88,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,827 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,061 miles

sill covers /under trays

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,029 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)

rear exhaust joint fractured

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,092 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,638 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 8 Mar 2012 37,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,522 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,522 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)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,092 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,092 miles

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

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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FC04 HFR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FC04 HFR, 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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FC04 HFR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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