MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
undertrays fitted
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes corroded
front tyres worn very low and bold on edges
child seat fitted to rear
front tyres very low on edges
rear exhaust clamps snapped and no good
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)
child seat fitted to rear
front tyres very low on edges
rear discs in poor condition corroded and pitted
rear exhaust clamps snapped and no good
rear pads very low
exhaust system corroded, engine under tray fitted, slight marks on o/s/f alloy
n/s and o/s front tyres starting to wear on inners, kerb damage to n/s/f alloy
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inners to 3mm, kerb damage to n/s/r alloy
rear brake discs corrode, rear brake pads wearing low,
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded, engine under tray fitted, slight marks on o/s/f alloy
n/s and o/s front tyres starting to wear on inners, kerb damage to n/s/f alloy
n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inners to 3mm, kerb damage to n/s/r alloy
rear brake discs corrode, rear brake pads wearing low,
both front brake discs corroded and worn.
both rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer faces. border line pass.
exhaust system corroded.
front wipers juddering.
n/s/f brake binding.
sills covered by plastic trims.
various steering and suspension bushes deteriated.
various steering and suspension components corroded.
vehicle wet at time of test.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front brake discs corroded and worn.
both rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer faces. border line pass.
engine undertray fitted.
exhaust system corroded.
front wipers juddering.
n/s/f brake binding.
sills covered by plastic trims.
various steering and suspension bushes deteriated.
various steering and suspension components corroded.
vehicle wet at time of test.
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX54 VLB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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