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DX54 YLA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,992 mi
Last recorded87,992 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 87,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 86,935 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,262 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,463 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,637 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,931 miles

movement in drivers seat back

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,111 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 38,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 37,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,437 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on their outer edges

offside front tyre has a small tear in its outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,813 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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DX54 YLA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX54 YLA, 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 DX54 YLA registered?

DX54 YLA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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