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MS54 BMW

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS54 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,113 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,109 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MS54 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MS54 BMW, 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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MS54 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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