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RF04 WPV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 119,491 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror starting to tarnish/bleed (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,554 miles

fuel cap lanyard missing,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,slight chips in windscreen.undershields & oversills fitted.slight oil weep from rear differential.front brake hoses starting to perish.rear view mirror glass tarnished

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak slight from rear differential area ()

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,rear view mirror glass tarnished,various slight chips in windscreen,plastic oversills & undershields fitted.slight corrosion to some parts of exhaust & fittings

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,917 miles

1x exhaust mid/rear joining clamp corroded/fractured.nsf fog lamp loose in fitting/bumper.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight from rear differential ()

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.plastic oversills & undershields fitted

various slight chips in windscreen,osf wiper blade end split,fuel cap lanyard broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,624 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,494 miles

both front tyres wearing in outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,684 miles

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)

rear exhaust joint brackets cracked.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,999 miles

front tyres worn on edges and rears worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2010 55,615 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2010 55,615 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,378 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 WPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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