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RK04 SZC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,639 mi
Last recorded75,639 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 SZC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,205 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,909 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 20 Aug 2009 24,392 miles

rear silencer (nearside) mounting flange cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,340 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 SZC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK04 SZC registered?

RK04 SZC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is RK04 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 SZC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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