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RF04 WCR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,042 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 71,042 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,188 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,206 miles

Front pads look low

Off side rear brake fluctuating

Off side rear brake slight binding

Rear pads look low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,206 miles

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

Front pads look low

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Off side rear brake fluctuating

Off side rear brake slight binding

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear pads look low

Tracking out

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,628 miles

Tyres tending to wear on outer edges , suggest tracking checked.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,784 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 WCR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCR, 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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What year was RF04 WCR registered?

RF04 WCR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is RF04 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 WCR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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