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RJ54 EPV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/Mid joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,159 miles

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 7 Apr 2014 90,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,690 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,827 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,460 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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RJ54 EPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RJ54 EPV, 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 RJ54 EPV registered?

RJ54 EPV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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