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AE54 XLM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,462 mi
Last recorded34,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 32,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,712 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 31,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear exhaust outer clamp fractured - still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,464 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 18,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 13,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AE54 XLM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE54 XLM, 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 AE54 XLM registered?

AE54 XLM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is AE54 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XLM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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