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WA54 PKV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 112,698 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 112,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 112,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding parkbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 90,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 879,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 69,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,427 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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WA54 PKV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WA54 PKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA54 PKV registered?

WA54 PKV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WA54 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA54 PKV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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