CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT54 YUY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,393 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 83,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,807 miles

rear diff is wet

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,534 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls are very worn and should be replaced

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,861 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,054 miles

Front discs worn

Front offside shock absorber gatour split

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,458 miles

front brake discs are corroded

front offside shock absorber gaiter is split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,848 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,848 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,596 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT54 YUY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LT54 YUY, 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

How do I check the history of LT54 YUY?

You can check the full history of LT54 YUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT54 YUY registered?

LT54 YUY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is LT54 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 YUY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT54 YUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT54 YUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.