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K13 BTG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 116,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 115,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 114,768 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 112,404 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 21 Jan 2017 108,614 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,248 miles

Front and rear wheels have different offsets. Nearside wheels have been fitted the wrong way round. They need changing front to rear.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,710 miles

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

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 2008 31,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,464 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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K13 BTG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K13 BTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K13 BTG registered?

K13 BTG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is K13 BTG safe to buy?

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