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N15 RXR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 RXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 129,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 124,920 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,579 miles

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,703 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 69,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 69,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,210 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,646 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,189 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,304 miles

jacking point rubber missing from o/s/f

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight movement in o/s/r inner diff bearing - also seal slightly damp

Fail 24 May 2008 38,271 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

jacking point rubber missing from o/s/f

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight movement in o/s/r inner diff bearing - also seal slightly damp

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,719 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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N15 RXR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N15 RXR, 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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N15 RXR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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