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MK54 XFU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,304 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

drivers front brake calliper deteriorating,rear brake pipes-underbody components-suspension rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,296 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre small cut

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,157 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,241 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,178 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,572 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 27 May 2011 43,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,576 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,270 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

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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MK54 XFU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK54 XFU, 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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MK54 XFU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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