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BL54 KSF

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,935 mi
Last recorded50,935 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,809 miles

n/s/ and o/s front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,749 miles

both front brake discs badly worn

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 16,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,878 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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BL54 KSF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BL54 KSF, 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 BL54 KSF registered?

BL54 KSF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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