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RO04 PBV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 PBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 91,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 87,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,445 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,731 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,319 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,500 miles

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

both n/s tyre rim protectors torn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,500 miles

both n/s tyre rim protectors torn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,043 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,043 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RO04 PBV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO04 PBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO04 PBV registered?

RO04 PBV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RO04 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 PBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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