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2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,384 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 55,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear on both front tyres.

sill covers.

under body covers.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 46,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear on both front tyres.

sill covers.

under body covers.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,531 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,054 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 36,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp flickering

Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,863 miles

o/s headlamp flickering

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,956 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 27,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EU54 UET is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EU54 UET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU54 UET registered?

EU54 UET is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is EU54 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 UET shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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