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MM04 HWD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 HWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 105,681 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,301 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 27,301 miles

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

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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MM04 HWD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MM04 HWD, 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 MM04 HWD registered?

MM04 HWD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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