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KC54 JFE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,112 mi
Last recorded100,112 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 JFE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,981 miles

rear brake pads worn low unable to fully see pad linings

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded away and bolts missing out of centre joints,exhaust still adequately supported and only blowing slightly at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,981 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads worn low unable to fully see pad linings

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded away and bolts missing out of centre joints,exhaust still adequately supported and only blowing slightly at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,663 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 74,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,976 miles

Advise that further inspection of O/S N/S rear coil springs be done A.S A.P springs look to be fractured on bottom

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,967 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise that further inspection of O/S N/S rear coil springs be done A.S A.P springs look to be fractured on bottom

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,156 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,320 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JFE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KC54 JFE, 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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KC54 JFE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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