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RJ04 MEV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 MEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,452 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 36,452 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,849 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 33,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,463 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)

oil residue on diff

Fail 20 Aug 2015 33,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

all brake discs worn and corroded

oil residue on diff

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Jun 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,860 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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RJ04 MEV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ04 MEV, 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 RJ04 MEV registered?

RJ04 MEV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is RJ04 MEV safe to buy?

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