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RV54 BZX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 BZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank strap mountings corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,834 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,934 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 51,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,558 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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RV54 BZX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RV54 BZX, 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 RV54 BZX registered?

RV54 BZX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RV54 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 BZX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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