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RN53 YEG

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 106,521 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 106,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 106,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 105,473 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 102,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,725 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,112 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 71,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,357 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 61,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,411 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,947 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,086 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,597 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)

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 YEG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEG, 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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RN53 YEG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for RN53 YEG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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