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HK54 VMZ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VMZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,602 miles

front light level sensor damaged slightly

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,027 miles

alternator belt perished

front light level sensor slightly damaged

parking brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

alternator belt perished

front light level sensor slightly damaged

parking brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,247 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,499 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,203 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has kerbing damage

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has kerbing damage

rear to center exhaust mouting clamps cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,316 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,699 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 VMZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VMZ, 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 HK54 VMZ registered?

HK54 VMZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is HK54 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 VMZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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