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ST04 HSY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,175 mi
Last recorded210,175 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 210,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 209,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 198,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 185,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 184,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 182,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 170,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 159,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 147,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,354 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 124,353 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 115,514 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on egdes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,892 miles

front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,179 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 90,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,942 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f esp linkags broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,488 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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ST04 HSY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ST04 HSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST04 HSY registered?

ST04 HSY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is ST04 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 HSY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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