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WV54 XTN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,718 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 93,705 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 88,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,314 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,123 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,408 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,273 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

slight wobble on both door mirrors

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,666 miles

both door mirrors have slight wobble

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,116 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,773 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 44,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WV54 XTN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WV54 XTN, 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

How do I check the history of WV54 XTN?

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What year was WV54 XTN registered?

WV54 XTN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is WV54 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 XTN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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