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RL04 EOE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EOE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 113,344 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2020 109,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,124 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust cat lower bolts missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,378 miles

TPMS warning lamp on

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

rear exhaust joint clamps broken

stone chips screen

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,150 miles

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

rear intermediate pipes, rear joint clamps fractured.

stone chips screen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,673 miles

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

NSR outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,173 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 EOE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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