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BD54 HMY

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 87,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,667 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,307 miles

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

bolt missing from rear silencer

front pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,945 miles

Bolt missing from rear exhaust fitting clamp

Both front side windows have been tinted

N/S/R handbrake cable rubbing on anti roll bar link.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,945 miles

Bolt missing from rear exhaust fitting clamp

Both front side windows have been tinted

N/S/R handbrake cable rubbing on anti roll bar link.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,481 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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BD54 HMY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD54 HMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 HMY registered?

BD54 HMY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is BD54 HMY safe to buy?

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