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HY54 OZO

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,121 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 78,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,810 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly damaged/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,579 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both font to rear pipes at rear close to NSR flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,616 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)

Petrol cap seal showing signs of wear.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,616 miles

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

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)

Petrol cap seal showing signs of wear.

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,322 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,530 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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HY54 OZO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY54 OZO, 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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HY54 OZO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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