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PL53 HUK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,086 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight lump in n/s/f sidewall poss moulding

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange onto rear silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear b/disc corroded

Offside Front Engine check lamp on instrument cluster

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,346 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,346 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,373 miles

T P M light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,164 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)

diff leaking.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

diff leaking.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,224 miles

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

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

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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PL53 HUK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 PL53 HUK, 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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PL53 HUK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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