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SP54 YCC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,315 mi
Last recorded44,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 YCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,315 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP54 YCC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SP54 YCC, 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 SP54 YCC registered?

SP54 YCC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SP54 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 YCC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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