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HT04 XTW

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 XTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 130,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,426 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2023 130,289 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,095 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,630 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 May 2019 128,469 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 May 2018 128,093 miles

covers fitted under the engine bay & underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 118,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 117,197 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,455 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,455 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,542 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 103,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,509 miles

pen mark on drivers seat

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 XTW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XTW, 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 HT04 XTW registered?

HT04 XTW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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