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RN53 LHE

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 98,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,239 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 79,538 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 75,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 12 May 2015 75,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,261 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 26,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,302 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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RN53 LHE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RN53 LHE, 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 RN53 LHE registered?

RN53 LHE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is RN53 LHE safe to buy?

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