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GU54 DWL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 66,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 65,910 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 65,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,850 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 47,798 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,798 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,167 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

N/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

O/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,167 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

N/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,675 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,675 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,572 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 17,431 miles

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

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

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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GU54 DWL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU54 DWL, 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 GU54 DWL registered?

GU54 DWL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 DWL safe to buy?

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