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SA54 HVP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,269 mi
Last recorded40,269 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 HVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,269 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,269 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,695 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 HVP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

SA54 HVP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is SA54 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA54 HVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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