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RK04 BNV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 BNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under the vehicle rear side general corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 113,169 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Surface corrosion and pitting to front and rear brake discs.

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Wipers just adequately clearing screen.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,740 miles

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

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

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,796 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,992 miles

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

extensive oil leaks from rear diff

slight play within o/s ofsteering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,986 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

extensive oil leaks from rear diff

front brake pads worn close to sensor

slight play within o/s ofsteering rack

wear & corrosion in both front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,216 miles

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

oil leak from o/s/r diff seal

slight wear in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 25,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BNV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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