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GN54 XJU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 109,295 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,059 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,371 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,776 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,872 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake back plate loose

Fail 4 Jan 2014 72,757 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,909 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,065 miles

Front tyres cracking along tread pattern.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear seatbelt tested as much as possible. Baby seat fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,060 miles

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

Front tyres cracking along tread pattern.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear seatbelt tested as much as possible. Baby seat fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,643 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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GN54 XJU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GN54 XJU, 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 GN54 XJU registered?

GN54 XJU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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