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RL04 EDC

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

237,090 mi
Last recorded237,090 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 237,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills behind front jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 227,356 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 227,356 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 214,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 205,082 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 205,082 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 199,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 193,918 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 182,043 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion around majority of underside of the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 168,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and exposing cord (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and exposing cord (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 155,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,024 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 109,758 miles

bolts missing from cat - mid exhaust joint

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,646 miles

advise both front coil springs clonk when turning

Fail 26 Jul 2011 82,374 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,358 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust rear clamps corroded and cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 52,508 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,917 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 EDC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RL04 EDC, 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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RL04 EDC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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