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WP53 RWO

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,706 mi
Last recorded104,706 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 RWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,706 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,224 miles

both rear exhaurst clamps rusted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 94,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear disc corroded rear silencer to centre box bracket rusted through in places

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,566 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,566 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2008 63,755 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 14 May 2008 63,755 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 5 May 2007 54,858 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 May 2006 41,068 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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WP53 RWO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WP53 RWO, 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 WP53 RWO registered?

WP53 RWO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is WP53 RWO safe to buy?

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