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AU54 OYM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 76,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,591 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 67,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 May 2018 67,459 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing broken (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 57,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 38,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,982 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,982 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2007 12,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,249 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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AU54 OYM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU54 OYM, 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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AU54 OYM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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