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SB54 NMY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,019 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 55,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,753 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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SB54 NMY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB54 NMY, 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 SB54 NMY registered?

SB54 NMY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is SB54 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB54 NMY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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