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B11 RVK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 110,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,496 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 91,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2017 91,596 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,315 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,315 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 64,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,065 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 49,895 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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B11 RVK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 B11 RVK, 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 B11 RVK registered?

B11 RVK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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