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RL04 EBD

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,877 mi
Last recorded105,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,835 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 89,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,492 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 86,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disc worn

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2013 77,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,082 miles

2X YELLOW LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR ON DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODDED / RUSTY

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,514 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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RL04 EBD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL04 EBD, 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 RL04 EBD registered?

RL04 EBD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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