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RL04 VUU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 111,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 106,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 106,756 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,164 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,760 miles

unable to carry out full inspection to rear road springs and rear brake pipes due to conrtuction off vehicle .

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,956 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,812 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 VUU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RL04 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

RL04 VUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is RL04 VUU safe to buy?

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