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M300 RTG

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 RTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 131,979 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 130,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 127,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,893 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,020 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 125,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 122,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,693 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,640 miles

n/s repeater faded

n/s/f tyre wall damage

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth inner edge

n/s/r tyre wall damage

o/s indicator faded

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall damage

puncture o/s/r

rear disc brake surfaces corroded and pitted

screen chipped

Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s repeater faded

n/s/f tyre wall damage

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth inner edge

n/s/r tyre wall damage

o/s indicator faded

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall damage

puncture o/s/r

rear disc brake surfaces corroded and pitted

screen chipped

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,921 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,293 miles

engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre outter side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner side wall has cuts not deep enought too reach cords or plys

side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

front tyres wearing heavily on edges ( raised tread)

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M300 RTG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M300 RTG, 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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M300 RTG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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