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KH53 YVG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,953 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 93,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pads worn near the wear indicator

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head light leveling device clamp slightly damaged

oil leak from rear dif

Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head light leveling device clamp slightly damaged

oil leak from rear dif

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,950 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 2 Dec 2014 80,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,014 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,608 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 24 Mar 2011 67,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2010 65,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,888 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,860 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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KH53 YVG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KH53 YVG, 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 KH53 YVG registered?

KH53 YVG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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