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EX54 UCT

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,547 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount has two studs which appear to short,

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,577 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 82,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2013 59,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 59,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,887 miles

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

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

differential oil leak

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,186 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,878 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 brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,229 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 51,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,325 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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EX54 UCT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX54 UCT, 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 EX54 UCT registered?

EX54 UCT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is EX54 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 UCT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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