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RN54 RKY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,301 miles

All discs pitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,674 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,910 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 52,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,062 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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RN54 RKY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RN54 RKY, 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 RN54 RKY registered?

RN54 RKY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is RN54 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 RKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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