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EJ54 FLG

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 136,933 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 136,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 133,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 133,475 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Requires replacement, see photos. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper slight smearing recommend replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material See photos (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,709 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 122,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,883 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,804 miles

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

Offside Front low beam incorrect colour

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,518 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,518 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,739 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,264 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,338 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,526 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,500 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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EJ54 FLG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EJ54 FLG, 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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EJ54 FLG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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