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M3 HXT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,450 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 107,060 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 Mar 2016 95,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,919 miles

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,608 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,608 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,171 miles

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

rear brake disc's slightly corroded due to lack of use

rear brske disc's slightly warped due to slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,137 miles

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

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

o/s/r drive shaft has play in diff output shaft

Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,180 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,141 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play at nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,735 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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M3 HXT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M3 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

M3 HXT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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