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PO54 XKU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 XKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 131,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 126,489 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,690 miles

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

knocking on steering

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,227 miles

Front chip in screen

Nearside Front dip beam faded / slight flicker

Nearside Rear brakepipe corroded

Offside Front condensation in indicator

tyre pressure light on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox ctr section clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Front chip in screen

Front headlamp levelling device broken

Nearside Front dip beam faded / slight flicker

Nearside Rear brakepipe corroded

Offside Front condensation in indicator

tyre pressure light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,986 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,776 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,870 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 Nov 2009 48,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,369 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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PO54 XKU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PO54 XKU, 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 PO54 XKU registered?

PO54 XKU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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