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RG04 AHX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 AHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 86,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 86,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 84,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 84,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 82,439 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,734 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,728 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective height sensor mount bracket broken (1.7.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,167 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,167 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,159 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges

h/brake travel high

n/s/f tyre wornbald inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,511 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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RG04 AHX 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 81%.

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 RG04 AHX, 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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RG04 AHX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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