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VX54 USN

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,472 mi
Last recorded205,472 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 USN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 205,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 196,235 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 196,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 186,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 186,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear multiple places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 170,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 149,626 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 127,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear off side road spring broken

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,798 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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VX54 USN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX54 USN, 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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VX54 USN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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