MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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
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
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.
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.
rear flanges cracked on exhaust centre pipe
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
Advise front tyres wearing unevenly
Advise rear discs corroding
Advise wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RJ04 MVE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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