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RK54 CXJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,820 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,236 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,670 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 48,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,462 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 25 Nov 2010 23,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,782 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 14,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Oct 2008 8,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,370 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 CXJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CXJ, 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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RK54 CXJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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