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M300 HOT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,831 mi
Last recorded47,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,552 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,650 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,956 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 38,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,902 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of deterioration, perrishing & light cracks.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,940 miles

both front tyres are cracking/perishing in the treads

Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres are cracking/perishing in the treads

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,359 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

wear in front brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,149 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

new number plates fitted over old plates with sticky pads

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,107 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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M300 HOT 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 M300 HOT, 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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M300 HOT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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