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SJ54 HSK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 HSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 110,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,427 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 101,427 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 95,506 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 24 Dec 2014 64,016 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

rear exhaust mounts weak but still support exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,085 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake back plate loose

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,081 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake back plate loose

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,158 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer clamp cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,737 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,777 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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SJ54 HSK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ54 HSK, 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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SJ54 HSK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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