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R16 RPL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 88,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,417 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,965 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,965 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 55,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2009 45,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2008 37,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,331 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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R16 RPL 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 86.4%.

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 R16 RPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 RPL registered?

R16 RPL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is R16 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 RPL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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