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PE54 OPY

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 OPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,342 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 96,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,043 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,762 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 13 Sep 2008 48,212 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,568 miles

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

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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PE54 OPY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PE54 OPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE54 OPY registered?

PE54 OPY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is PE54 OPY safe to buy?

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