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M111 RBG

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,076 mi
Last recorded45,076 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 RBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 45,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 45,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,940 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 33,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 29,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,680 miles

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

steering heavy

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,911 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 15,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 11,690 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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M111 RBG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M111 RBG, 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 M111 RBG registered?

M111 RBG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is M111 RBG safe to buy?

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