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PX54 WPU

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,008 mi
Last recorded78,008 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the OSF and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 78,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage on inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the OSF and OSR brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the OSF and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 77,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS indicates one or more under-inflated tyres

underside trays fitted throughout

Fail 23 May 2025 77,842 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Ride height level sensor (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS indicates one or more under-inflated tyres

underside trays fitted throughout

Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,078 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,379 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))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 70,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 68,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 67,085 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Pass 19 May 2016 65,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 65,559 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 61,704 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 54,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 54,188 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,683 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 37,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,685 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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PX54 WPU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX54 WPU, 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

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What year was PX54 WPU registered?

PX54 WPU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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