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VF54 BEU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,379 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 121,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,970 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,807 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011
Fail 11 Nov 2011

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,486 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,089 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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VF54 BEU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VF54 BEU, 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 VF54 BEU registered?

VF54 BEU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is VF54 BEU safe to buy?

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