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M3 RNX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,280 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 4 Dec 2021 66,955 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,657 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 30 Nov 2019 66,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre to rear exhaust at joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust joints deteriorated and corroded

under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,176 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,090 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2015 63,070 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2014 62,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,769 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,684 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,627 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,329 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges. May require attention soon.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,319 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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M3 RNX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M3 RNX, 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 M3 RNX registered?

M3 RNX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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