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LT54 YUN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,772 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,287 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,577 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 72,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 70,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,879 miles

n/s front tyre JUST LEGAL ON OUTER EDGE

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2009 66,879 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,532 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)

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 YUN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LT54 YUN, 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 YUN registered?

LT54 YUN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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