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MU54 SWR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 SWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,771 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Park brake imbalance N/S not as efficient

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded - worse on N/S next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,771 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Park brake imbalance N/S not as efficient

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded - worse on N/S next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 89,448 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 79,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 9,951 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 9,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 9,767 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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MU54 SWR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MU54 SWR, 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 MU54 SWR registered?

MU54 SWR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is MU54 SWR safe to buy?

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