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SJ54 JJT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,065 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 76,062 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 53,030 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at time of test but not excessivly

both rear disc inner surface heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 53,030 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at time of test but not excessivly

both rear disc inner surface heavily corroded

front disc inner surface heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 40,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,800 miles

rear exhaust flange split,advise monitering.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,533 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,804 miles

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

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)

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

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 JJT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JJT, 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 SJ54 JJT registered?

SJ54 JJT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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