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HN04 LXX

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,694 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,326 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 95,707 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,173 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 95,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,859 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking has caused cuts to cords 235/35/19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking has caused cuts to cords 235/35/19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 23 Dec 2017 88,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2017 88,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer wall

Fail 30 Dec 2016 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut to outer wall

battery warning light staying on

Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut to outer wall

battery warning light staying on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 73,391 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,703 miles

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit.

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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HN04 LXX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN04 LXX, 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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HN04 LXX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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