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2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 USH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,298 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 95,055 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,032 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,564 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,762 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside headlamp washer inop

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside headlamp washer inop

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,987 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

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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HK54 USH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HK54 USH, 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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HK54 USH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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