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RJ04 PCV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,880 mi
Last recorded148,880 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,100 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 134,100 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,045 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear jacking points corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,886 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)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted throughout

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,143 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,854 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,604 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 PCV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

RJ04 PCV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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