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HY04 FVW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,848 mi
Last recorded115,848 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 115,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,022 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 9 Jun 2017 108,656 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv-corrosion at rear exh bracket but not blowing.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv-corrosion at rear exh bracket but not blowing.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,714 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 77,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,756 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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HY04 FVW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY04 FVW, 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 HY04 FVW registered?

HY04 FVW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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