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MC04 HZM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 HZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Park brake slightly low effort

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,136 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,179 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner CV gaiter slight leak of grease

slight brake imbalance across front axle

Fail 30 Aug 2019 105,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner CV gaiter slight leak of grease

slight brake imbalance across front axle

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,105 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 82,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

rear exhaust sealing brakets cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,639 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 47,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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MC04 HZM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MC04 HZM, 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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MC04 HZM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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