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RF54 VPC

2004 BMW M3

Black Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 166,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 166,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 158,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 146,904 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 146,904 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,241 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 VPC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

RF54 VPC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is RF54 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 VPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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