2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SJ54 VAM
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2004. Recorded mileage 121,557 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,557 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
SJ54 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 121,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
SJ54 VAM Mileage History
- 13/11/2021115,442 mi
- 29/10/2022119,374 mi+3,932 mi
- 06/07/2023120,954 mi+1,580 mi
- 15/11/2023121,555 mi+601 mi
- 17/11/2023121,557 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ54 VAM 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 (SJ54 VAM) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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