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RV54 JFN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 JFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 79,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,182 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,111 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 71,776 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 71,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,147 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,702 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)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,720 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,253 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 16,220 miles

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

all tyres front and rear worn on edges

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 JFN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RV54 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

RV54 JFN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is RV54 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 JFN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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