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H9 PAR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 PAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 43,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 43,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 41,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,909 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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H9 PAR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H9 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H9 PAR registered?

H9 PAR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is H9 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 PAR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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