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EU54 VWL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,633 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 71,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,224 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak diff.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

oil leak diff.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,612 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,114 miles

both front tyres have low tread on outer edges

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,907 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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EU54 VWL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU54 VWL, 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

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What year was EU54 VWL registered?

EU54 VWL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EU54 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 VWL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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