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HY54 OGB

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,613 mi
Last recorded96,613 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,616 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,549 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,505 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,132 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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HY54 OGB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY54 OGB, 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 HY54 OGB registered?

HY54 OGB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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