CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF54 UUV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 UUV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 129,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 128,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 127,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 126,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,842 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,306 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 90,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,406 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,333 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,762 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,113 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,365 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF54 UUV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SF54 UUV, 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

How do I check the history of SF54 UUV?

You can check the full history of SF54 UUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF54 UUV registered?

SF54 UUV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is SF54 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 UUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF54 UUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF54 UUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.