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RN04 HLH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 HLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 101,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 100,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,282 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 May 2019 98,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 98,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 97,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,630 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,769 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,427 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 19 Jun 2009 54,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,696 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,886 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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RN04 HLH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN04 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

RN04 HLH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is RN04 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN04 HLH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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