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NU54 HFH

2004 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 HFH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 148,559 miles

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear exhaust box corroded - has slight blow

Rear sub frame corroded

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Pass 25 Mar 2024 146,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 146,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 141,538 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing for inspection of all components

Noise from transmission

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 141,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 136,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe goes into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both sides tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Fail 11 Dec 2021 136,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe goes into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sides tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 124,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 May 2019 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 May 2018 119,059 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 119,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 112,541 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/ F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,093 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,070 miles

small crack in bottom of drivers windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 100,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,618 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 108,618 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,555 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 83,420 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,668 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 16,668 miles

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

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

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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NU54 HFH is a 2004 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU54 HFH, 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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NU54 HFH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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