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M11 RBS

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 RBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 105,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,440 miles

corrosion in brake pipes front to rear -limited vision on condition around nearside of fuel tank and across rear subframe -advise closer inspection

oil leak around rear diff/axle

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion in brake pipes front to rear -limited vision on condition around nearside of fuel tank and across rear subframe -advise closer inspection

oil leak around rear diff/axle

Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 103,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

fuel cap seal perished

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 101,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,658 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at clamp join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box section clamps broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,643 miles

both rear metal brake pipes forming rust

o/s rear lower rose joint slight play

rear exhauxt mount poor condition system still suported

slight play in o/s front steering

Fail 12 May 2014 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear metal brake pipes forming rust

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear lower rose joint slight play

rear exhauxt mount poor condition system still suported

slight play in o/s front steering

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,049 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaust clamps poor condition

slight play o/s front steering

Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaust clamps poor condition

slight play o/s front steering

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,846 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 17 May 2008 33,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 33,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,090 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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M11 RBS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 M11 RBS, 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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M11 RBS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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