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RF04 NHJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,237 mi
Last recorded72,237 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 77,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,831 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,508 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,160 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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RF04 NHJ 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 88.9%.

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 RF04 NHJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF04 NHJ?

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What year was RF04 NHJ registered?

RF04 NHJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is RF04 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 NHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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