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RJ04 MVE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 138,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front bumper.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration and minor leak rear exhaust joint clamps.

deterioration offside door mirror glass.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch stiff

centre to rear exhaust flange cracked but still secure

offside front tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch stiff

centre to rear exhaust flange cracked but still secure

offside front tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration offside door mirror glass.

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

minor leak rear exhaust.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,277 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration offside door mirror glass.

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

minor leak rear exhaust.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,062 miles

rear flanges cracked on exhaust centre pipe

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

centre mounting bolt snapped in rear bracing bar

rear flanges cracked on exhaust centre pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,145 miles

Advise front tyres wearing unevenly

Advise rear discs corroding

Advise wipers slightly smeary

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 88,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise front tyres wearing unevenly

Advise rear discs corroding

Advise wipers slightly smeary

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery warning light on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2009 82,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

battery warning light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,842 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,831 miles

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

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 MVE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

RJ04 MVE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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