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RG04 CJY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,353 mi
Last recorded70,353 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 CJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 70,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,396 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 69,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 69,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BOX CLAMPS CORRODED.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,725 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 63,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,537 miles

rear exhaust clamps cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe to rear box clamps broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,455 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,995 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,725 miles

rear exhurst clamps slightley corrded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,348 miles

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

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

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 CJY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CJY, 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 RG04 CJY registered?

RG04 CJY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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