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AP54 HYA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 72,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,954 miles

n/s/r handbrake reading low

n/s/r leak from the diff seal

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,918 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,918 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2012 47,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,342 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,902 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 20,902 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,789 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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AP54 HYA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AP54 HYA, 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 AP54 HYA registered?

AP54 HYA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is AP54 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 HYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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