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NH04 CRZ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,445 mi
Last recorded122,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 CRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,997 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 119,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 118,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,704 miles

Front Both front disc backing plates insecure at top fixing

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From offside to nearside at bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Level sensor linkage broken

Rear differential leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,747 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,388 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour HID bulbs different colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,391 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,833 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 52,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2008 44,120 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CRZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NH04 CRZ, 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 NH04 CRZ registered?

NH04 CRZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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