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FL54 OAO

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,573 mi
Last recorded189,573 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 189,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 183,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs are worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 175,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs are worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 165,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 137,752 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 130,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass water damage (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,418 miles

exhaust clamps cracked

gear linkage worn

n/s front tyre worn on edges

chip in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on and sensor broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,226 miles

chip in windscreen

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,226 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,093 miles

both exhaust flange clamps at rear cracked

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,708 miles

both rear exhaust clamps cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,323 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,150 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit-requires attention very soon

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust clamp broken

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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FL54 OAO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL54 OAO, 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 FL54 OAO registered?

FL54 OAO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is FL54 OAO safe to buy?

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