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FD54 PHJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 103,083 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 103,083 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 May 2024 102,058 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 98,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 97,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 96,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 95,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,479 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,235 miles

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded. undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 72,047 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Fail 17 May 2014 72,047 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,102 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 62,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,692 miles

Offside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,070 miles

n/side front tyre outer side wall damage.

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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FD54 PHJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD54 PHJ, 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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FD54 PHJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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