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VX54 VBU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,281 mi
Last recorded182,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 182,281 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 178,160 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2025 198,103 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure, fixing bolt missing.

Nearside Rear park brake rearing a little low. However, no fault found

Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 174,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose, unable to use prescribe too to scrape (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak @ differential pinion oil seal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 170,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 170,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 166,663 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

large mist of oil on rear diff

Pass 10 Jan 2020 156,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,577 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,181 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 127,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,486 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,557 miles

middle to rear exhaust bo clamp broken

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front headlamp adjuster rod broken

middle to rear exhaust bo clamp broken

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,720 miles

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)

offside rear exhaust box mount split

petrol cap seal perished

rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Dec 2009 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) 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)

offside rear exhaust box mount split

petrol cap seal perished

rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,850 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 VBU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX54 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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