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RA54 XPR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,880 mi
Last recorded74,880 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XPR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 70,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 41,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,265 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,838 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 29 Jun 2007 11,297 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 XPR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

RA54 XPR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is RA54 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 XPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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