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Y11 RBC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,662 mi
Last recorded50,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 RBC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 50,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 49,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,688 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,468 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail section clamps corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,783 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y11 RBC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 Y11 RBC, 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 Y11 RBC registered?

Y11 RBC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is Y11 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 RBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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