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KE04 ZHC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 139,180 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (inside inner wing, will not stay in lens) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 136,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,303 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 29 Nov 2022 136,148 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 136,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system around flexible pipe/joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,817 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 134,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear to centre clamps excessive;y corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 125,468 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 89,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,292 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 64,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,387 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 ZHC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KE04 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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