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M300 DHM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 104,293 miles

Tyre pressure monitor visable on dashboard. Front fog lights inopartive.

Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitor visable on dashboard. Front fog lights inopartive.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 102,430 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,077 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,165 miles

Front and rear brake disks have surface corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,645 miles

wear and corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2019 93,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,623 miles

L.E.Ds out on tail lights

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play at rear wheels

Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

L.E.Ds out on tail lights

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play at rear wheels

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,779 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)

corrosion rear brake pipes

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,105 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play to steering rack ends

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,469 miles

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

Nearside front inner tie rod slight play.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,835 miles

rear tyres have slight wear & n/s/f rear lower ball joint slight play.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,180 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 30,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M300 DHM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,200cc 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 M300 DHM, 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 M300 DHM registered?

M300 DHM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is M300 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DHM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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