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RN04 HFZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 HFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 122,035 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 117,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 108,291 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 101,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 99,701 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 99,701 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 95,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 93,352 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlight height linkage missing off offside front lower arm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre perished in tread and 1mm on edges

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

Offside front tyre perished in tread and 1mm on edges

Fail 12 May 2020 93,339 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlight height linkage missing off offside front lower arm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre perished in tread and 1mm on edges

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

Offside front tyre perished in tread and 1mm on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,686 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre sidewall surface cut

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,145 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,999 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,542 miles

nearside front fog glass broken advise

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,983 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 2mm advise

nearside rear tyre worm close to limit advise

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,386 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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RN04 HFZ 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 82.6%.

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 RN04 HFZ, 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 RN04 HFZ registered?

RN04 HFZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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