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KE04 JJS

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,560 mi
Last recorded124,560 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 JJS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 124,560 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no dip working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and evidence has been rubbing wheel arch (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and evidence has been rubbing wheel arch (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,036 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,743 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,014 miles

both front tyres outer edges slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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KE04 JJS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KE04 JJS, 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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KE04 JJS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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