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ML54 HTP

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 104,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front plastic level sensor broken.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 1 May 2018 104,342 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front plastic level sensor broken.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres approx 3-4 mm tread remaining

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside front tyre both edges scrubbed

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,166 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,150 miles

both front tyres edges slightly scrubbed

both rear tyres approx 3-4mm tread remaining

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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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ML54 HTP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML54 HTP, 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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ML54 HTP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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