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RE54 ERX

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 ERX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,717 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall/rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,996 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted unable to check condition of all seat belts

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted unable to check condition of all seat belts

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,180 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f yaw sensor lower bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,180 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm

o/s/f yaw sensor lower bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 69,597 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges on legal limit

both rear tyre treads becoming low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,098 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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RE54 ERX 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 73.7%.

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 RE54 ERX, 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 RE54 ERX registered?

RE54 ERX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is RE54 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 ERX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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