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RF04 NNW

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,896 mi
Last recorded126,896 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NNW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 123,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,413 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 122,413 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 112,783 miles

Fuel hose insecure Filling hose clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,998 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,247 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,768 miles

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

slight play in rack end nearside

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,822 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,492 miles

under body covered by trims

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,042 miles

rear tyres worn on edges,vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,488 miles

both rear tyres low on edges, child seat fitted n/s/r.

long travel hand brake lever.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,155 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 NNW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NNW, 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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RF04 NNW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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