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HJ54 XGV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 XGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2017 69,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,559 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,488 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

rear brake pads low

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,239 miles

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn

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

Run flat indicator light on

Fail 23 Dec 2010 37,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn

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

Run flat indicator light on

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,643 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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HJ54 XGV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XGV, 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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HJ54 XGV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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