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ML54 VNO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,352 mi
Last recorded55,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover & side skirts present.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,137 miles

front disc worn slight play in link rod ball joints slight play in nearside front lower ball and offside rear lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,660 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 25,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,410 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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ML54 VNO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML54 VNO, 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 ML54 VNO registered?

ML54 VNO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is ML54 VNO safe to buy?

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