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SK53 HTJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,760 mi
Last recorded67,760 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 HTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,643 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 67,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 67,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on nearside of vehicle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner cut in tyre sidewall not to cord

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cut in tyre sidewall not to cord

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,987 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,166 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,165 miles

1 clamp broken at rear of exhaust system.still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,165 miles

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

1 clamp broken at rear of exhaust system.still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,902 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,011 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,059 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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SK53 HTJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SK53 HTJ, 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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SK53 HTJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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