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FP54 FMA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,671 mi
Last recorded37,671 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 FMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 32,100 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,493 miles

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

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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FP54 FMA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FP54 FMA, 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 FP54 FMA registered?

FP54 FMA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is FP54 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 FMA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP54 FMA have outstanding finance?

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