2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LR54 YTM
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 178,390 miles. MOT valid until 24/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
LR54 YTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 178,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LR54 YTM Mileage History
- 14/09/2021160,935 mi
- 07/09/2022167,577 mi+6,642 mi
- 16/07/2024172,509 mi+4,932 mi
- 26/07/2025176,353 mi+3,844 mi
- 23/07/2026178,390 mi+2,037 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR54 YTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (LR54 YTM) between September 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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