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RF54 VKL

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VKL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 86,959 miles

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

Registration plate insecure Both (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 86,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ones to flexs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,807 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,184 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 VKL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

RF54 VKL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is RF54 VKL safe to buy?

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