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RHZ 3256

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 3256
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,888 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,128 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,525 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 49,525 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,274 miles

Exhaust flange on rear joint cracked (not leaking)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,426 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)

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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RHZ 3256 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHZ 3256, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHZ 3256 registered?

RHZ 3256 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is RHZ 3256 safe to buy?

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