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B16 RUP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,129 miles

both front discs slightly worn

cut in both rear tyres outter wall

dent in o/s/f door

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 63,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.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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B16 RUP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B16 RUP, 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 B16 RUP registered?

B16 RUP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is B16 RUP safe to buy?

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