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HV04 RXD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,045 mi
Last recorded165,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 RXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 165,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 165,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 165,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2023 165,000 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near to Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 164,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 164,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 164,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 163,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2019 163,918 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 162,941 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust clamps very rusty

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Jul 2013 162,854 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes corroded!

Pass 21 Jul 2012 162,326 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2011 159,266 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 158,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 133,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 133,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 132,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 9 Jun 2009 105,468 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

power steering noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,061 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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HV04 RXD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV04 RXD, 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 HV04 RXD registered?

HV04 RXD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is HV04 RXD safe to buy?

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