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VO54 TTJ

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,576 mi
Last recorded132,576 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 TTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 132,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 130,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,137 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,533 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise oil leak on rear axle.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise both front tyres worn on outer 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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VO54 TTJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VO54 TTJ, 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 TTJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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