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HV54 KJZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 KJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,287 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight play

baby seat fitted

front disc worn

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,878 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear bottom hub bush slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn edges perished cut outer sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,859 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear bottom hub bush slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn edges perished cut outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,019 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,157 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,373 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside front brake pad warning light rubbing on wheel

Rear brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,373 miles

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

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake pad warning light rubbing on wheel

Rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,989 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,689 miles

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

can't see the nearside rear spring

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,270 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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HV54 KJZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV54 KJZ, 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 HV54 KJZ registered?

HV54 KJZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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