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H11 EXB

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 EXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 143,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,363 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2021 131,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 127,515 miles

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

Electronic power steering wiring excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,966 miles

Blow from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake back plate insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,966 miles

Blow from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake back plate insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,385 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,338 miles

Nearside Front 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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H11 EXB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H11 EXB, 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 H11 EXB registered?

H11 EXB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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