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HF04 CWZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 CWZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 90,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 83,049 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 83,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,985 miles

both the front brake discs have signs of wear

two of the rear exhust clamps have broken, however exhust secure at present time

Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,985 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both the front brake discs have signs of wear

two of the rear exhust clamps have broken, however exhust secure at present time

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,049 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,955 miles

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

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

nearside rear stop and tail light only half LED's working but still visable from a distance.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,253 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,260 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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HF04 CWZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HF04 CWZ, 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 HF04 CWZ registered?

HF04 CWZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HF04 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 CWZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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