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RF04 XBZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2024 106,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 106,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,971 miles

Brake fluid is low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,593 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 15 Oct 2015 71,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 62,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,113 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,166 miles

both rear tyres worn on unner edges and close to wear bands

near side wiper blade split

both front tyres worn on inner edges n/s/f void of tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on unner edges and close to wear bands

near side wiper blade split

both front tyres worn on inner edges n/s/f void of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 41,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,377 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 XBZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

RF04 XBZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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