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CV54 PLF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,749 mi
Last recorded104,749 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 PLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 104,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently switches on and off (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,893 miles

low effort on nearside rear park brake

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,696 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering sills and arches and underside

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering sills and arches and underside

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches and underside

tyre size 225/45r19 fronts

tyre size rears 255/35zr19

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,724 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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CV54 PLF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CV54 PLF, 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 CV54 PLF registered?

CV54 PLF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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