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EJ54 PVY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,054 mi
Last recorded43,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 43,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished

Offside Front Outer tyre perished

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight knock when bounced

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,278 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,692 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,527 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 PVY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EJ54 PVY, 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 EJ54 PVY registered?

EJ54 PVY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is EJ54 PVY safe to buy?

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