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RA54 XBR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,857 miles

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

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

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters Both (6.3.4h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

rear exhaust clamp broken

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,244 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,244 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 8 Apr 2013 46,822 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,822 miles

Nearside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 11 Apr 2012 44,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,271 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 36,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,995 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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RA54 XBR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA54 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

RA54 XBR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is RA54 XBR safe to buy?

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