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KA03 OLL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 OLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,153 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 110,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear axle has limited slip differential ( decelerometer used )

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 102,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 97,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 94,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 90,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,061 miles

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

front suspension ride height sensor bracket broken but secured with tie strap

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,206 miles

nsr tyre is punctured

Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,063 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,361 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,423 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,803 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 33,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,128 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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KA03 OLL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KA03 OLL, 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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KA03 OLL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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