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RB04 SRB

2004 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 382,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB04 SRB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,169 miles

Major oil leak.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Major oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 13 Mar 2012 80,594 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,411 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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RB04 SRB is a 2004 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RB04 SRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RB04 SRB registered?

RB04 SRB is a 2004 BMW 3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is RB04 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB04 SRB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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