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BN54 MWU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,568 mi
Last recorded50,568 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 MWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 50,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 50,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,421 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))

offside headlamp dipped beam flickers slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,771 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlamp dipped beam flickers

rear exhaust section clamps fractured

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

rear exhaust section mounting flanges fractured

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,339 miles

nail in tyre n/s/r

nail in tyre o/s/f

o/s/f tyre sidewall split

rear exhaust section clamps fractured

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in tyre n/s/r

nail in tyre o/s/f

o/s/f tyre sidewall split

rear exhaust section clamps fractured

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

rear differential leaking oil

rear exhaust section clamp fractured

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,175 miles

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

child seat fitted near side front

off side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,462 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 33,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,493 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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BN54 MWU 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 BN54 MWU, 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 BN54 MWU registered?

BN54 MWU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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