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VK54 BBJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,575 mi
Last recorded101,575 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,575 miles

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

Headlamp beam deflector fitted to O/S Headlight

Fail 11 Aug 2021 101,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Beam image kicks up to the O/S not N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn badly on edges

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre is worn badly on edges

Offside Rear tyre has 2 punches

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhuast flanges broken

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhuast flanges broken

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,262 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,262 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,552 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,637 miles

ADVISE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL QUITE HIGH

Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL QUITE HIGH

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,706 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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VK54 BBJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK54 BBJ, 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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VK54 BBJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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