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RY04 JHL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,455 mi
Last recorded69,455 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,218 miles

slight play in rear lower hub bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 29,757 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 29,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,809 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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RY04 JHL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RY04 JHL, 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 RY04 JHL registered?

RY04 JHL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is RY04 JHL safe to buy?

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