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EB54 SJB

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB54 SJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,419 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 115,080 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,608 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,551 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,162 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 81,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,318 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,308 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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EB54 SJB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EB54 SJB, 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 EB54 SJB registered?

EB54 SJB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is EB54 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB54 SJB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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