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H7 BSP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BSP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 123,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,085 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 - corroded - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 120,150 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 - corroded - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,002 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,002 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,466 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,108 miles

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

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/35/19

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,930 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/30/19

Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,714 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/30/19

Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s front brake binding slightly

wearin front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

wearin front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 discs corroded

slight cuts on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,392 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,793 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 37,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 24,149 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)

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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H7 BSP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H7 BSP, 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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H7 BSP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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