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HV54 XYZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 XYZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 138,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,293 miles

Front brakes out of balance slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,293 miles

Front brakes out of balance slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 127,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,989 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,353 miles

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 30 Dec 2016 106,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust clamp broken/ missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face excessive corosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face excessive corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust clamp broken/ missing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,208 miles

Front Tyres feathered inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 101,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyres feathered inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,486 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire come away from brake pad

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 84,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire come away from brake pad

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,384 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,946 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 XYZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XYZ, 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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HV54 XYZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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