CarVerify

Free Car Check

NK54 UPW

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,592 mi
Last recorded77,592 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,592 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 76,537 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 75,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 73,972 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion anti tramp bar o/s/r

Pass 13 May 2021 73,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 71,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,093 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,738 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,905 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,537 miles

o/s/r flasher lamp l.e.d. not working

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NK54 UPW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NK54 UPW, 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

How do I check the history of NK54 UPW?

You can check the full history of NK54 UPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NK54 UPW registered?

NK54 UPW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is NK54 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK54 UPW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK54 UPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NK54 UPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.