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BM54 SUL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,445 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,961 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,800 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,758 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bolts missing from exhaust intermediate pipe clamps

brake pad warning lamp wires detached from front & rear pads

exhaust tail pipe clamp fractured (exhaust secure, no leaks)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bolts missing from exhaust intermediate pipe clamps

brake pad warning lamp wires detached from front & rear pads

exhaust tail pipe clamp fractured (exhaust secure, no leaks)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,861 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 43,861 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,864 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,215 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

road wheels marked.rear exhaust flange cracked.offside rear exhaust mount soft.all four tyres feathering.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r s/light has9 led lights inoperative

n/s/r stop lamp has 6 led lights inoperative

slight play in o/s of rack

Fail 11 Oct 2008 27,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r side light and stop lamp has 6 led lights inoperative

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,347 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,346 miles

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

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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BM54 SUL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BM54 SUL, 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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BM54 SUL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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