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YX54 RWF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 RWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,865 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust front pipe flange

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked

Rear Fuel filler cap sealing rubber deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,377 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber deteriated

Nearside Rear Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fuel filler cap rubber deteriated

Nearside Rear Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,994 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,426 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 43,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,552 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,006 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 12,849 miles

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

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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YX54 RWF 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 76.2%.

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 YX54 RWF, 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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What year was YX54 RWF registered?

YX54 RWF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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