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KH04 UAB

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 UAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,059 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 110,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 109,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 108,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,710 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 108,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,180 miles

Both front tyres are worn thin on the inside edge almost through to the cords .

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,179 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn thin on the inside edge almost through to the cords .

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,356 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust to mid section flanges corroded/broken

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,142 miles

Pad warning light on

new brake pads fitted on worn discs

rear tyre close to wear bars

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,884 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,514 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low .

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low .

Fail 28 May 2008 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 46,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,377 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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KH04 UAB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KH04 UAB, 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 KH04 UAB registered?

KH04 UAB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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