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RF04 WGE

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,686 mi
Last recorded54,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 54,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 52,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wipers smearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,483 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 44,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,847 miles

Air con belt cracked

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,869 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,869 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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 20 Jan 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,413 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 WGE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

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

Is RF04 WGE safe to buy?

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