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FX54 OZT

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,342 mi
Last recorded57,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 OZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,342 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn heavily on inner edge (225/40/18)

offside front tyre worn both edges

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,088 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 46,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,467 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,839 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,956 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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FX54 OZT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FX54 OZT, 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 FX54 OZT registered?

FX54 OZT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is FX54 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 OZT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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