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FY54 PWV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,926 mi
Last recorded36,926 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,926 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,317 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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FY54 PWV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FY54 PWV, 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 FY54 PWV registered?

FY54 PWV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FY54 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 PWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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