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RN04 MYW

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 MYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 133,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 129,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,039 miles

Rear brake discs corroding, pads wearing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,774 miles

o/s rear coil spingtail missing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 118,754 miles

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

o/s rear coil spingtail missing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,627 miles

headlamp leveling device broken

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads wearing low.

front brake discs worn

offside rear upper ball joint boot split, leaking grease

rear tyres on legal limit now.

slight play within offside steering rack area.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 98,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads wearing low.

front brake discs worn

offside rear upper ball joint boot split, leaking grease

rear tyres on legal limit now.

slight play within offside steering rack area.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,102 miles

offside rear drive shaft outer gator appears to be leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,316 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 MYW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RN04 MYW, 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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RN04 MYW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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