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SN54 NZJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 NZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 38,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,174 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 37,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,744 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,149 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perished wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,924 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

Fail 7 May 2014 35,922 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,111 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,830 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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SN54 NZJ 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 89.5%.

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 SN54 NZJ, 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 SN54 NZJ registered?

SN54 NZJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SN54 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN54 NZJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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