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HH04 DRH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,828 mi
Last recorded135,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH04 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,828 miles

both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play/becoming worn

n.s front lower suspension arm,front inner bush/bearing becoming worn/slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,657 miles

both front anti roll bar end links have slight play

both front to rear brake hoses,brake pipes becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2-3000 miles

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,212 miles

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

n.s front lower suspension arm front inner bush/bearing has slight play

o.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth and cracking on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,128 miles

both front anti roll bar end links,boots becoming perrished

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

n.s front lower suspension arm has slight play in front inner ball joint

o.s front brake back plate slightly insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

rear diff oily

Fail 5 Aug 2013 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

rear diff oily

Pass 23 May 2012 98,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from rear diff

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 May 2011 94,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 87,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 80,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 72,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 60,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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HH04 DRH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HH04 DRH, 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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HH04 DRH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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