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RD04 ZNB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,593 mi
Last recorded120,593 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZNB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 120,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,908 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,539 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear pad warning wire broken

Pass 16 May 2018 102,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 91,486 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 91,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,651 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,422 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Lever Mechanism Weak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,980 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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RD04 ZNB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RD04 ZNB, 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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RD04 ZNB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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