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SH54 VZT

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,678 miles

outer sill covers fitted

surface rust rear suspension areas

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,547 miles

corrosion rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff / also has playing bushings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both door mirror glasses deterioated

rear headlamp leveller attachment rod slightly insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both door mirrors tarnished but still providing view to rear

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both door mirrors tarnished but still providing view to rear

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,866 miles

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

Nearside rear view mirror is slightly deteriorated.

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front height sensor bracket on suspension arm has opened up but is still secure.

Rear silencer's clamps to pipes are heavily corroded but the joints are secure.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,858 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,191 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust joint assembly flanges are excessively corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,191 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust joint assembly flanges are excessively corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,431 miles

The fixings attaching the rear section of exhaust are extremely corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,223 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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SH54 VZT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SH54 VZT, 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 SH54 VZT registered?

SH54 VZT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is SH54 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 VZT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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