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X21 RFN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 RFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,783 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,169 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 54,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Pass 23 May 2019 41,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,754 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 37,754 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,959 miles

offside rear tyre has light damage to inner wall no cords showing.

offside rear tyre has punture repair.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,431 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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X21 RFN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X21 RFN, 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 X21 RFN registered?

X21 RFN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is X21 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 RFN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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