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RJ54 GNF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in near side front tyre outer side wall not to cords

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut not down to cords

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,409 miles

rear exhaust clamps fractered

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing exhaust centre box flange

front fog lights inop

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre side wall damage

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,486 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing exhaust centre box flange

front fog lights inop

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre side wall damage

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,507 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 GNF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

RJ54 GNF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ54 GNF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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