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RK54 RXA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 RXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mount split

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,310 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

N/S/ and o/s/ front disc pads low. Unable to measure close to 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,280 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc's worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wall minor damage

Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,275 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc's worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wall minor damage

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,155 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 RXA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RK54 RXA, 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 RK54 RXA registered?

RK54 RXA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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