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M3 EHY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 141,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,536 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,536 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 66,958 miles

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 16 Apr 2013 57,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,661 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,941 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,224 miles

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

water ingress nearside side repeater.

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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M3 EHY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 M3 EHY, 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 M3 EHY registered?

M3 EHY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is M3 EHY safe to buy?

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