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AV54 XKT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,625 mi
Last recorded157,625 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XKT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 157,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 151,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,631 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Rear lower strut brace is badly corroded and structurally weakened

Slight oil leaks

Underside has corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2019 138,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non reflective (0.1 (d))

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Rear lower strut brace is badly corroded and structurally weakened

Slight oil leaks

Underside has corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by entry to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,948 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

N/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

N/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,991 miles

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

offside front headlamp level sensor insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

offside front headlamp level sensor insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,959 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,036 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,374 miles

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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AV54 XKT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV54 XKT, 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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AV54 XKT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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