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K40 JEM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,368 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,883 miles

rear silencer clamps corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsf, osf, osr, nsr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamps to rear box splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition clamps badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

slight clicking on coloumb

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,661 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition clamps badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

slight clicking on coloumb

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,296 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,663 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,160 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K40 JEM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K40 JEM, 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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K40 JEM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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