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VO54 EWN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 EWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,319 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 85,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,255 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,082 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,081 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,930 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2017 76,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,954 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,988 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,687 miles

back box clamp cracked not leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,939 miles

mid to backbox flange clamp snapped

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,390 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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VO54 EWN 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 76.2%.

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 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 VO54 EWN, 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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VO54 EWN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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