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RK54 BFX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BFX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,277 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 43,277 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 42,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs lightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,646 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Slight fluid seepage around Rear Differential.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 39,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault DSC Light on. (3.4.1c)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Slight fluid seepage around Rear Differential.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,268 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,893 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,121 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly scored.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,346 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,176 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

factory fitted engine undertray

factory fitted sill covers

Fail 3 Nov 2010 33,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

factory fitted engine undertray

factory fitted sill covers

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 23,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,920 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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RK54 BFX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK54 BFX, 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 RK54 BFX registered?

RK54 BFX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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