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HJ54 ORY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 ORY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 139,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 137,117 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 137,117 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 135,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 135,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 127,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,454 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,885 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,741 miles

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,325 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ54 ORY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ54 ORY, 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 HJ54 ORY registered?

HJ54 ORY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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