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SA54 ETR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,977 mi
Last recorded98,977 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 ETR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,977 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,089 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 83,417 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 83,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,838 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,086 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Ns & Os (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,475 miles

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,474 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,073 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 43,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,405 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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SA54 ETR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA54 ETR, 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 SA54 ETR registered?

SA54 ETR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is SA54 ETR safe to buy?

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