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RJ54 FGG

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 97,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,785 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight perishing of fuel cap seal.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 88,397 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,369 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)

centre to rear exhaust joint poor condtion

dampness to rear diff

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,502 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and slight blow

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,793 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,783 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 68,755 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,951 miles

n/s and o/s front disc wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,667 miles

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

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

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 FGG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ54 FGG, 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 RJ54 FGG registered?

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

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