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RF54 EYU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,962 mi
Last recorded93,962 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 EYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY STRONG ADVISORY!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,218 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,215 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,420 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,194 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 65,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,018 miles

Noth os tyre sidewalls have cuts no cords showing .

Nsf tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Rear discs have corrosion on outer faces.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,247 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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RF54 EYU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF54 EYU, 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 RF54 EYU registered?

RF54 EYU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is RF54 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 EYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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