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RN53 YDK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,548 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes crusty

o/s/r lower spring coil incomplete at the etreme end

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,157 miles

number plates had been fitted over other number plates at the time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,405 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 77,405 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 17 Feb 2009 70,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,148 miles

Front brakes 24% imbalance.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,482 miles

Nearside Front 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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RN53 YDK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YDK, 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 RN53 YDK registered?

RN53 YDK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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