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LY54 MKA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 MKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 120,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 119,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,454 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 112,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All by ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp bracket broken but not blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,696 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 20 Nov 2014 70,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 58,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,645 miles

o/s/front wishbone leveling switch deteched

rear silencer n/s clamp fractured

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front wishbone leveling switch deteched

rear silencer n/s clamp fractured

Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,968 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,245 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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LY54 MKA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY54 MKA, 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 LY54 MKA registered?

LY54 MKA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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