2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RA54 XLT
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18/11/2004. Recorded mileage 65,867 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
RA54 XLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 65,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RA54 XLT Mileage History
- 25/03/202259,106 mi
- 28/03/202361,058 mi+1,952 mi
- 05/03/202462,627 mi+1,569 mi
- 26/02/202564,402 mi+1,775 mi
- 02/03/202665,867 mi+1,465 mi
Average of roughly 1,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA54 XLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (RA54 XLT) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RA54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RA54XLT.
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
PORSCHE
macan
VOLVO
C70
FORD
MONDEO
PORSCHE
CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID AUTO
BMW
3 SERIES
FORD
FIESTA ZETEC S TDCI
SUZUKI
VITARA
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
AUDI
TT
NISSAN
QASHQAI
FIAT
PUNTO