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HT53 ODC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 ODC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 124,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 124,496 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,894 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 117,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 109,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steer rack

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,509 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)

front tyres low inner edges rear spring top mount bolts short front brake hoses unsupported

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,954 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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HT53 ODC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 HT53 ODC, 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 HT53 ODC registered?

HT53 ODC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HT53 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 ODC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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