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GN54 YJC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YJC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 100,309 miles

sides sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,844 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,589 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 985,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm outer rose bush rubber perished and split away from center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm outer rose bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,636 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,141 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK END

Offside MIRROR IN SECURE

Rear SECTION EXHAUST CLAMPS BROKEN

Rear TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,870 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2011 51,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front suspension arm leval indicator bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,117 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,117 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,497 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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GN54 YJC 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 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN54 YJC, 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 GN54 YJC registered?

GN54 YJC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GN54 YJC safe to buy?

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