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KF04 XXS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 XXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,503 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 20 Sep 2022 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,527 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 38,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,285 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,795 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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KF04 XXS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KF04 XXS, 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 KF04 XXS registered?

KF04 XXS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is KF04 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF04 XXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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