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NH04 CRU

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,692 mi
Last recorded85,692 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 CRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,094 miles

slight play in rear lower arm bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,113 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 69,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,843 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,167 miles

all tyres wearing near legal limits

Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,102 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing near legal limits

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,006 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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NH04 CRU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NH04 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH04 CRU registered?

NH04 CRU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is NH04 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH04 CRU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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