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TP54 SJP

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,282 mi
Last recorded108,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP54 SJP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,282 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 106,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 105,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 100,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,849 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,854 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edges - still meets the pass standard

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner & oiuter edges - still meets the pass standard

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,991 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged - not severe enough to expose cords

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,477 miles

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

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

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

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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TP54 SJP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TP54 SJP, 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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TP54 SJP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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