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SV54 RYR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,131 mi
Last recorded126,131 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 RYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 125,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 109,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,931 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Rear pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,726 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 92,640 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,606 miles

Rear Corrosion on rear suspension components and floor pan and cross brace

Pass 19 May 2021 92,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,857 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 84,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 60,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front headlight load sensor broken headlights adjusted to compensate

o/s mirror glass beginning to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,262 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)

front headlight load sensor broken headlights adjusted to compensate

o/s mirror glass beginning to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,138 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SV54 RYR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SV54 RYR, 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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SV54 RYR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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