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RF54 FHA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,368 mi
Last recorded55,368 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,341 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 49,584 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 49,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,672 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,926 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside rear light lens

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,714 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 FHA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FHA, 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 RF54 FHA registered?

RF54 FHA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is RF54 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 FHA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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