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Y7 HLE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,836 mi
Last recorded158,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 HLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 158,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 145,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,096 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,190 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 132,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,847 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 127,768 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,698 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that comes along the chassis and goes for o/s wheel , ( Next rear axle ). (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,170 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,109 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,129 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,685 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases

Fail 24 Jan 2013 93,347 miles

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

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,689 miles

rear exhaust joints corroded and cracked

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,289 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,040 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,040 miles

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

rear tyre low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,259 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y7 HLE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y7 HLE, 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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Y7 HLE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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