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RJ54 XLG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,874 mi
Last recorded142,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 XLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,874 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2016 124,628 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,013 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 99,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,074 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,944 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 75,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 65,632 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,789 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 XLG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

RJ54 XLG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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