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RN53 LPX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,085 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,897 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2019 39,798 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,493 miles

tyres on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 4 Aug 2015 38,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,769 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,335 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,732 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,589 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 LPX 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 100%.

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 RN53 LPX, 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

How do I check the history of RN53 LPX?

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What year was RN53 LPX registered?

RN53 LPX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is RN53 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 LPX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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