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RO04 WGZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 WGZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 88,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,359 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,359 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 79,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,183 miles

front tyres wearing on edges nearside nearing wear bands

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,736 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 18 Mar 2009 43,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,653 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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RO04 WGZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RO04 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

RO04 WGZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is RO04 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 WGZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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