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RV54 GVO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,516 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 125,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seatbelt clasp in poor state

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damaged and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, has outer sidewall damage and a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage in poor state

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,519 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 108,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,569 miles

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 102,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,872 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,759 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,843 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)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,949 miles

front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,483 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,375 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 23,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV54 GVO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV54 GVO, 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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RV54 GVO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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