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H5 GEF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 GEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,906 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,411 miles

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust retaining clamps rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust and joint clamps.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

minor leak rear exhaust.

screw and nail in offside front tyre tread (not leaking).

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,009 miles

Oil leak

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust flange joints.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust flange joints.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust joints.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

offside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust joints.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

offside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,968 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,817 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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H5 GEF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H5 GEF, 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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H5 GEF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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