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BG54 EXL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,011 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 87,011 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,143 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,870 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads getting low

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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BG54 EXL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG54 EXL, 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 BG54 EXL registered?

BG54 EXL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is BG54 EXL safe to buy?

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