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YH04 HOJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,236 mi
Last recorded62,236 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 HOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,291 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 61,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,988 miles

under tray and under body covers fitted and side sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,931 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge and 2mm

off side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

off side rear and near side rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,693 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,691 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,509 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front body height sensor broken.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,235 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,663 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,663 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,172 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,653 miles

Rear 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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YH04 HOJ 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 76.9%.

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 YH04 HOJ, 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 YH04 HOJ registered?

YH04 HOJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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