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RF04 XCT

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,640 mi
Last recorded95,640 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 95,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,080 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 90,166 miles

Park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,436 miles

front discs & pads warn

rear discs rusty & pitted

rear exhaust n/s/ fixing rusty + fracture clamp

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,865 miles

both front brake discs are worn.

both rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs are worn.

both rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,067 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,783 miles

EML light on and rev's limited to 3500 rpm

SZL and DSC warning lights on

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,386 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 XCT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

RF04 XCT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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