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YS54 XLE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,665 miles

Exhaust silencer flange corroded

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

Nearside Rear part of position lamp inoperative less then 1/2 (led)

Oil leak, but not excessive (differential misting ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,204 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,204 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,316 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,786 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 40,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,149 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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YS54 XLE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS54 XLE, 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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What year was YS54 XLE registered?

YS54 XLE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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