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VO54 TRV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,650 mi
Last recorded89,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 TRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,450 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,259 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,299 miles

o/s/rear disc rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/rear disc rusted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,096 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 50,018 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,435 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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VO54 TRV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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