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HR02 HVR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,952 mi
Last recorded143,952 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR02 HVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 143,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 129,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,980 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,054 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 107,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nut and bolt missing from center exhaust join, exhaust not blowing when tested

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,078 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,703 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 wheel rims.

water ingress both side repeater lamps.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,556 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

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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HR02 HVR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HR02 HVR, 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 HR02 HVR registered?

HR02 HVR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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