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KG54 FVU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,490 mi
Last recorded93,490 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 FVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,490 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 14 Apr 2025 89,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside / nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 87,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer insecure . Emission not tested . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside / nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted unable to test testable items.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted unable to test testable items.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,875 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,771 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,843 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,329 miles

Nearside and offside front coil springs loose allowing movement of rubber mount.

Offside rear trailing arm outer dust cover twisted but intact.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside and offside front coil springs loose allowing movement of rubber mount.

Offside rear trailing arm outer dust cover twisted but intact.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,422 miles

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM AND BOTH REARS 2MM, ALL 4 HAVE SLIGHTY PERISHED SIDEALLS

Fail 8 Oct 2008 37,420 miles

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

ADVISE, FRONT WASHER PERFORMANCE POOR, BUT SUFFICENT FOR MOT TEST

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM AND BOTH REARS 2MM, ALL 4 HAVE SLIGHTY PERISHED SIDEALLS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,191 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,191 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KG54 FVU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KG54 FVU, 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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What year was KG54 FVU registered?

KG54 FVU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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