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J6 RLC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

grease covering most under-body items

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,637 miles

Rear anti roll bar catching rear lower suspension arms

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s coil springs starting to corrode wear protective coating has split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,709 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking at n/s/f bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,439 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,807 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,186 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 38,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 26,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded both front tyres worn edges underside covers restricting view of some items

Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded both front tyres worn edges underside covers restricting view of some items

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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J6 RLC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J6 RLC, 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 J6 RLC registered?

J6 RLC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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