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KH54 VNO

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear differential nearside output flange has lift

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,350 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear to centre exhaust joining flanges fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,173 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flanges cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 76,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,503 miles

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 25 May 2021 76,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 19 May 2020 75,740 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 75,730 miles

Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 70,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,577 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,943 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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KH54 VNO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KH54 VNO, 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 KH54 VNO registered?

KH54 VNO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is KH54 VNO safe to buy?

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