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WN54 WUB

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,970 mi
Last recorded124,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WUB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 124,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 124,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 123,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 121,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

backbox exhaust joint broken and corroded- still secure

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,128 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on the inner tread.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on the inner tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 108,192 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,474 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,348 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,342 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,489 miles

all tyres unevenly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,436 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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WN54 WUB 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 WN54 WUB, 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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WN54 WUB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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