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MK54 OTV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OTV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 105,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,242 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 103,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,932 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays body sill covers wheel arch liners and engine covers obscuring view to vehicle and engine components

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,914 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch covers , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view of vehicle and engine components

Pass 26 May 2017 99,407 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,605 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 83,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 77,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,467 miles

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

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

front discs getting thin/lipped

Pass 28 May 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,323 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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MK54 OTV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK54 OTV, 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

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What year was MK54 OTV registered?

MK54 OTV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is MK54 OTV safe to buy?

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