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RK54 TCU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 100,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 92,418 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both indicators illuminate when switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,748 miles

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

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

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 TCU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

RK54 TCU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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