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RK04 DVB

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 DVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,852 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust joint to centre pipe showing sighns of fatigue

Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

rear exhaust joint to centre pipe showing sighns of fatigue

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,360 miles

front brake pads and discs look low/worn

rear brake discs worn /unable to see brake pads clearly

rear exhaust clamp (one of two) cracked but still secure

slight play in offside of steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,897 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

rear discs slightly corroded

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn and lipped

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,189 miles

front brake disc liped

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,038 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DVB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DVB, 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 RK04 DVB registered?

RK04 DVB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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