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HG54 CYJ

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 CYJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,378 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 9 Mar 2017 90,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,516 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 4 Jun 2014 64,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 55,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 41,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 27,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,452 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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HG54 CYJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HG54 CYJ, 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 HG54 CYJ registered?

HG54 CYJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HG54 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 CYJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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