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KB54 JFX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,657 mi
Last recorded168,657 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JFX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 168,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 164,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 159,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 155,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 150,452 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 27 May 2021 146,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 146,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 143,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 119,482 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 119,451 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor attachment broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 100,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,757 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 82,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,836 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 77,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,638 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 67,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 60,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,858 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 53,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,954 miles

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

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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KB54 JFX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KB54 JFX, 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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KB54 JFX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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