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RF04 WHM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 101,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,624 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,296 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 61,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,194 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

h/brake near end of travel

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,968 miles

SMALL CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE RUBBING STRIP

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 WHM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 WHM, 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

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What year was RF04 WHM registered?

RF04 WHM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is RF04 WHM safe to buy?

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