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LT54 YHU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,308 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,864 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 64,864 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 64,242 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,261 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,422 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,380 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,889 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,535 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,726 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 24,725 miles

Nearside 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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LT54 YHU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LT54 YHU, 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 LT54 YHU registered?

LT54 YHU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is LT54 YHU safe to buy?

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