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NJ04 HSX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 138,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 138,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 135,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,679 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,137 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,952 miles

engine cover and under guards fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,155 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion near flexibles

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate poor condition.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,965 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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NJ04 HSX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ04 HSX, 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 NJ04 HSX registered?

NJ04 HSX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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