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B20 RLX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 148,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 143,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 141,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 139,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,773 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,113 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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B20 RLX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B20 RLX, 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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B20 RLX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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