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SV53 HFR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,957 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 98,655 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,998 miles

exhaust flanges at back box split and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,299 miles

both rear exhaust clamps split at back box

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,679 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust clamps at back box cracked but not blowing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust clamps at back box cracked but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,853 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded inner surfaces

rear exhaust clamp cracked but no leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded inner surfaces

rear exhaust clamp cracked but no leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,340 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,115 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 18 Sep 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,069 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

tp monitor light on on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,770 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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SV53 HFR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SV53 HFR, 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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SV53 HFR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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