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RJ04 MRX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 MRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rack boot deteriorated

rear silencer clamps split and deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 88,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer clamps split and corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 83,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 83,735 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 83,735 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 74,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f drop link gaitor split

Fail 17 May 2011 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 68,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer part of tread

brake pad warning light present on dashboard

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

slight play in steering track arms

Fail 30 Apr 2010 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer part of tread

brake pad warning light present on dashboard

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

slight play in steering track arms

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,472 miles

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

n/s rear outer tyre wall cut

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,423 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 MRX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ04 MRX, 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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RJ04 MRX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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