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K1 LYR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 LYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,978 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 121,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 101,875 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 80,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,504 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,879 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel approaching limits

Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

handbrake travel approaching limits

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,136 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)

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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K1 LYR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K1 LYR, 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 K1 LYR registered?

K1 LYR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is K1 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 LYR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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