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72 RB

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,831 mi
Last recorded60,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 RB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,731 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,605 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 May 2011 55,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,544 miles

boot split on l/h/rearsuspension joint

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,794 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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72 RB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 72 RB, 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 72 RB registered?

72 RB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is 72 RB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 RB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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