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KC54 HXO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,186 mi
Last recorded54,186 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 HXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,582 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 53,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2019 52,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 52,302 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,589 miles

Exhaust brackets at back box cracked but not blowing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets at back box cracked but not blowing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,159 miles

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

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

Offside dip beam image is different to nearside lamp,though unlikely to dazzle

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,530 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 42,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,203 miles

rear disc s starting to corrode

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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KC54 HXO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KC54 HXO, 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 KC54 HXO registered?

KC54 HXO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is KC54 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC54 HXO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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