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LY54 RPV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 50,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 50,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 48,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear differential leaking

tps light on

Pass 2 Dec 2023 43,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2022 42,501 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 41,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,612 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 41,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE 225/40ZR19Y

Offside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE 255/35/ZR19Y

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/ZR19Y (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE 225/40ZR19Y

Offside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE 255/35/ZR19Y

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres have multiple cuts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 41,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres have multiple cuts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear axle has oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,232 miles

both front brake discs have signs of wear

one of the rear exhust clamps has broken. exhust is all secure at present time of test

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Nov 2013 39,232 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs have signs of wear

one of the rear exhust clamps has broken. exhust is all secure at present time of test

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,493 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged (255/35 ZR19 96Y XL)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir below maximum level

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smeary

rear number plate starting to fade

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 36,023 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

n/s side repeater losing colour

Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,643 miles

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

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

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 8 Jan 2011 33,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2009 28,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,503 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 RPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LY54 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

LY54 RPV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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