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SM54 NPG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NPG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 79,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 79,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 78,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection to centre pipes broken and clamps rotted away. plus fixings missing cats to centre pipes. (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,724 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM EACH CENTRE SILENCER CLAMPS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR SILENCER EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND CRACKED

Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,724 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM EACH CENTRE SILENCER CLAMPS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SILENCER EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND CRACKED

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear couplings coroided (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,497 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear couplings coroided (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,499 miles

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

N/s wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,397 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/s wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,086 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre rim protectors damaged

both rear wheels minor damage to outer rim

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

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,992 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 20,035 miles

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

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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SM54 NPG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM54 NPG, 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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SM54 NPG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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