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RK04 BCZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 BCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 113,012 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 112,121 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,549 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two screws ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard switch not fitted in console

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,582 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty at rear

rear exhaust flanges cracked exhaust secure at time of test

rear sub frame repair heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2016 107,328 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty at rear

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust flanges cracked exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,677 miles

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

nail/screw in offside rear tyre tread.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear axle leaking oil.

rear exhaust clamps deteriating.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nail/screw in offside rear tyre tread.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear axle leaking oil.

rear exhaust clamps deteriating.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fog light worked when tapped

Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,502 miles

extensive covers fitted to underside of vehicle making it hard to inspect

front brake pads appear to be wearing low boaderline pass

Pass 18 Jun 2011 77,876 miles

extensive covers fitted to underside of vehicle making it hard to inspect

rear tyres starting to wear low

slight end play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 65,834 miles

Headlight flickering on start up

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,668 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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RK04 BCZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK04 BCZ, 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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RK04 BCZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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