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WJ54 SHX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,219 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 76,150 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 73,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,708 miles

rear exhaust flange cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,976 miles

front tyres low on edges

near side front tyre repair on edge

slight cracking on rear arm bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,976 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

near side front tyre repair on edge

slight cracking on rear arm bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,402 miles

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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WJ54 SHX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ54 SHX, 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 WJ54 SHX registered?

WJ54 SHX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WJ54 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 SHX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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