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RA54 WPJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WPJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 119,185 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,814 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,605 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,146 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear exhaust joint flanges broken

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,287 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear exhaust flanges broken

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,539 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear exhaust flanges cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,779 miles

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

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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)

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

Rear exhaust joint flange cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,691 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Dec 2009 37,883 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor damage to windscreen (Chips)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,794 miles

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

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor damage to windscreen (Chips)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RA54 WPJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RA54 WPJ, 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 RA54 WPJ registered?

RA54 WPJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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