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HK04 KWM

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,534 mi
Last recorded68,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from the rear differential

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 22 May 2009 53,266 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 53,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,552 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,528 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 36,010 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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HK04 KWM 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 82.4%.

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 HK04 KWM, 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 HK04 KWM registered?

HK04 KWM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is HK04 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 KWM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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