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KE04 PLS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,529 mi
Last recorded38,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 PLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Only 1 horn working.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 38,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Only 1 horn working.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf jacking pad missing

Fail 19 May 2014 37,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr upper wishbone outer bush slight play

osf jacking pad missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,847 miles

O/S/F jacking pad missing

O/S/R tyre has rub marks on sidewall

Rear diff input shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,721 miles

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 9 Oct 2009 29,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,031 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,030 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,986 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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KE04 PLS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLS, 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 KE04 PLS registered?

KE04 PLS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is KE04 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE04 PLS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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