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RJ54 SYZ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 SYZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2015 69,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 62,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,979 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front disc worn

near side front outer wall cut

rear disc worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,979 miles

front disc worn

near side front outer wall cut

rear disc worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,808 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,732 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 SYZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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