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RN04 HKY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 HKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,519 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,773 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,215 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 50,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 46,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,025 miles

LARGE UNDERTRAY & FLOORPAN MOULDINGS GIVING RESTRICTED VIEWS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP STARTING TO DETERIATE

SILLS COVERED BY MOULDINGS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,410 miles

plastic door sill covers fitted

underfloor plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic door sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from diff

underfloor plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,667 miles

brake disc slightly scored (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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RN04 HKY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RN04 HKY, 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 RN04 HKY registered?

RN04 HKY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is RN04 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN04 HKY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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