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GX54 SKE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,577 mi
Last recorded102,577 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,577 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 100,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,901 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,524 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2017 92,461 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,358 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit and bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,406 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,431 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,799 miles

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 24 Jul 2008 45,839 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES POSSIBLY DUE TO UNDER INFLATION .

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GX54 SKE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GX54 SKE, 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 GX54 SKE registered?

GX54 SKE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is GX54 SKE safe to buy?

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