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RJ54 XKN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,010 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Slight oil leak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing device perishing / cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,197 miles

Both front brake pads and discs in poor condition

Front bumper, Fog light and undertrays damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inside edges

Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake pads and discs in poor condition

Front bumper, Fog light and undertrays damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,893 miles

Engine warning lamp on at time of test

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

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

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

Oil leak From diff ()

Rear exhaust flange cracked

Undertray loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,554 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators

windscreen washer tank leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 60,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators

windscreen washer tank leaking

Pass 15 May 2015 44,232 miles

Rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators.

Pass 12 May 2014 29,969 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 29,969 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,228 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 XKN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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