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RF04 WYC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,773 mi
Last recorded75,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,417 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,135 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r park brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,751 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,940 miles

Some corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,610 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 70,609 miles

Emissions not tested emission way over the legal limit eml illuminated (7.3.A.1)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

slight movement in front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine warning lamp on

offside front jacking block missing

sports exhaust fitted

undertrays fitted

washer warning lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,284 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine warning lamp on

offside front jacking block missing

sports cats fitted

undertrays fitted

washer level lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s door handle slightly stiff

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s door handle slightly stiff

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 48,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,611 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,776 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,930 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 24,743 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 WYC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

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

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