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PJ54 VTL

2004 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,691 mi
Last recorded127,691 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted has been welded previously (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,572 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,317 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,793 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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PJ54 VTL is a 2004 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ54 VTL, 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 PJ54 VTL registered?

PJ54 VTL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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