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RK54 TFE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 99,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 96,273 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 91,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 86,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 81,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,378 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,512 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 62,512 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,142 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 53,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 48,854 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 48,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,586 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 TFE 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 91.3%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

RK54 TFE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RK54 TFE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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