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AM53 EXF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,170 mi
Last recorded54,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling n/s/r drive shaft

n/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,245 miles

n/s/r drive shaft rubbing exhaust heatshield

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,475 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,475 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slightly perished

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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AM53 EXF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM53 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM53 EXF?

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What year was AM53 EXF registered?

AM53 EXF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 EXF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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