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NJ54 OWW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,115 mi
Last recorded169,115 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 169,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 162,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 157,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 145,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 140,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 136,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 121,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,381 miles

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

rear exhaust box joint flange cracked and corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,381 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box joint flange cracked and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,514 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,865 miles

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

unable to fully see rear springs.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,865 miles

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

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

unable to fully see rear springs.

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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NJ54 OWW 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 90%.

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 NJ54 OWW, 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 NJ54 OWW registered?

NJ54 OWW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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