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NV54 YOT

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,600 mi
Last recorded78,600 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 78,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,165 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,330 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,385 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,634 miles

Both nearside tyrewalls damaged

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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NV54 YOT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NV54 YOT, 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 NV54 YOT registered?

NV54 YOT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is NV54 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 YOT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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