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AE54 XOD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2016 117,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,000 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,771 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,353 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s park effort low

Pass 14 Nov 2009 77,517 miles

tyre light on dash

washers working but poor in operation just anough water provided

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,924 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 38,924 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 XOD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

AE54 XOD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AE54 XOD safe to buy?

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