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RO04 HXX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,633 mi
Last recorded156,633 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 HXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 156,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 156,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 156,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 155,389 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 155,060 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 153,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal heavily perished /missing parts of seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 152,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 144,967 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 144,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2016 135,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 124,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2015 124,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2014 114,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 114,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 106,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2013 106,244 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,578 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,080 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 33,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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RO04 HXX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RO04 HXX, 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 RO04 HXX registered?

RO04 HXX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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