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MW54 VTF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 VTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 113,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 111,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,899 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,105 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,209 miles

exhaust mid to rear connecting clamps cracked

marks in windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mid to rear connecting clamps cracked

marks in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,539 miles

Front offside tyre well worn

Pass 30 May 2009 30,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2008 23,398 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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MW54 VTF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MW54 VTF, 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 MW54 VTF registered?

MW54 VTF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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