2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · NV54 YOT
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 78,600 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NV54 YOT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 78,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV54 YOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (NV54 YOT) between July 2007 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents t”.
NV54 YOT Mileage History
- 25/07/200728,634 mi
- 11/07/200834,613 mi+5,979 mi
- 11/07/200834,613 mi
- 17/07/200939,767 mi+5,154 mi
- 22/12/200942,177 mi+2,410 mi
- 14/12/201048,794 mi+6,617 mi
- 14/12/201150,893 mi+2,099 mi
- 07/01/201354,571 mi+3,678 mi
- 04/01/201460,380 mi+5,809 mi
- 18/01/201460,385 mi+5 mi
- 29/12/201462,496 mi+2,111 mi
- 23/12/201563,330 mi+834 mi
- 21/12/201664,165 mi+835 mi
- 11/01/201868,359 mi+4,194 mi
- 06/02/201970,989 mi+2,630 mi
- 27/01/202073,105 mi+2,116 mi
- 03/02/202174,879 mi+1,774 mi
- 10/02/202275,565 mi+686 mi
- 07/02/202376,371 mi+806 mi
- 24/01/202477,232 mi+861 mi
- 30/05/202578,600 mi+1,368 mi
Average of roughly 2,799 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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