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HT04 EHK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,304 mi
Last recorded81,304 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 EHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 5 Dec 2023 77,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 17 Nov 2022 75,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Recommend brake fluid change

Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Recommend brake fluid change

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 65,770 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,344 miles

nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,930 miles

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,722 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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HT04 EHK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HT04 EHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT04 EHK registered?

HT04 EHK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is HT04 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 EHK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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