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M3 HCU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,324 mi
Last recorded153,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 153,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2024 146,399 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 138,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks from rear diff

Fail 6 Jul 2021 136,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks from rear diff

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 127,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 117,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,915 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,775 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 86,193 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 80,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

minority of underside covered by plastics

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,625 miles

Both rear radius arm front bushes in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Sill covers fitted. Unable to test for corrosion.

Slight damage to N/S/F indicator lens

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,787 miles

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,162 miles

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

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 HCU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

M3 HCU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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