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MH04 RLV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,830 mi
Last recorded119,830 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear: both ns and os

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy but efficiency met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 230L / 140 Eff 21%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 19 May 2018 119,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2017 118,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 116,158 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)

Fail 24 May 2016 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 9 May 2015 113,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 113,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 110,546 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,661 miles

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

slight inbalance front brakes.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,661 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear park brake low effort

slight inbalance front brakes.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 102,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,766 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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MH04 RLV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH04 RLV, 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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MH04 RLV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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