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VU54 NYC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 107,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,888 miles

Rear silencer clamps cracked, silencer still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer clamps cracked, silencer still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 83,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VU54 NYC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU54 NYC, 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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VU54 NYC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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