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RG04 CTZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,602 mi
Last recorded101,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,877 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,753 miles

Main drivebelt is deteriorating.

Rear brake pipes are in poor condition.

Slight play in N/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Slight play in the steering rack.

Tyre pressure warning light is on.

Fail 8 Jul 2017 90,671 miles

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

Main drivebelt is deteriorating.

Rear brake pipes are in poor condition.

Slight play in N/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 29 May 2015 77,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,649 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front level sensor insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 62,409 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 CTZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG04 CTZ, 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 CTZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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