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PN54 XHX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 XHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box clamps snapped but still holding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,991 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box clamps snapped but still holding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust box clamp 1of2 broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 20,568 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)

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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PN54 XHX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN54 XHX, 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 PN54 XHX registered?

PN54 XHX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is PN54 XHX safe to buy?

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