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RF54 UVR

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,679 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,132 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,809 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

under trays & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,503 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,968 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 93,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,496 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,619 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,224 miles

Play in offside front steering rack arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 28 Mar 2008 36,640 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 UVR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

RF54 UVR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is RF54 UVR safe to buy?

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