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RJ04 MFE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,615 mi
Last recorded94,615 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 94,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 94,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 90,435 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 89,687 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,349 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 75,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2011 75,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,188 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,056 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 62,056 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 48,107 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2006 29,821 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 MFE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 RJ04 MFE, 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 RJ04 MFE registered?

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

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