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RJ54 FTU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2024 143,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff oil leak

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,445 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General body corossion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff o/s/rear worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 136,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald edged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald edged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General body corossion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff o/s/rear worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,005 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 130,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 116,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS BROKEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,888 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 60,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,680 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,369 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FTU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTU, 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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RJ54 FTU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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