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NY54 BHU

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 BHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,053 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust backbox clamp fractured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,790 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust backbox clamp fractured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhasut clamp broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhasut clamp broken

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,058 miles

N/S/F Backing Plate Insucure

O/S/F Backing Plate Insucure

Play In O/S/F Inner Steering Rack Joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

N/S/F Backing Plate Insucure

O/S/F Backing Plate Insucure

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play In O/S/F Inner Steering Rack Joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,260 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,214 miles

steering and susp // b.joint // tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,051 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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NY54 BHU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NY54 BHU, 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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NY54 BHU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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