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H5 BOM

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 73,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,990 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,765 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,758 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts measured 2mm rears measured 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 64,621 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,683 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,372 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,030 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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H5 BOM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H5 BOM, 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 H5 BOM registered?

H5 BOM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is H5 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 BOM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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