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HX54 VZO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,064 mi
Last recorded127,064 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 104,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,864 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,801 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,332 miles

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

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

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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HX54 VZO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX54 VZO, 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 HX54 VZO registered?

HX54 VZO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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