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RA54 XLT

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,058 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 57,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 57,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,935 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,788 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,859 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,115 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 43,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 37,836 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,631 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 XLT 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 90%.

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 XLT, 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 RA54 XLT registered?

RA54 XLT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is RA54 XLT safe to buy?

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