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RK04 YJB

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,355 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring incorrectly seated - unlikely to fail

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 255/25/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring incorrectly seated - unlikely to fail

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring incorrectly seated - unlikely to fail

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 255/25/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring incorrectly seated - unlikely to fail

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT IS ON ?

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION BOTH REAR CLAMPS ARE BROKEN BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT IS ON ?

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION BOTH REAR CLAMPS ARE BROKEN BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,729 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,406 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,268 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,241 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread

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 YJB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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