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NK54 UCD

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 119,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,770 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s brake low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake shows signs off sticking

Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,757 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s brake low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake shows signs off sticking

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,617 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,355 miles

front wipers need changeing soon

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,548 miles

both front tyres feathered and worn down to wear indicators.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 bolts loose on front undertray.

both front tyres feathered and worn down to wear indicators.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,149 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,679 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,587 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,294 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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NK54 UCD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NK54 UCD, 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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NK54 UCD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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