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YJ54 BNW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cup sealing ring Perished recommend replace soon

Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,673 miles

fuel cup selling ring perishing recommend replace soon

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,881 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing recommend to be replaced soon

Fail 9 Dec 2019 46,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing recommend to be replaced soon

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,174 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,992 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 34,975 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system showing corrossion

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,077 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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YJ54 BNW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ54 BNW, 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 YJ54 BNW registered?

YJ54 BNW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ54 BNW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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