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KJ04 TKK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 TKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 96,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,225 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,225 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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (toe adjust mount) (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,718 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,263 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

small oil leak both diff output seals

tyre waring light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,978 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs slightly worn

small oil leak both diff output seals

tyre waring light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,279 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

front inner brake pads worn & brake discs worn

inspection overdue by 525 miles

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyre sidewalls dameged

front inner brake pads worn & brake discs worn

inspection overdue by 525 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,623 miles

some fluctuation & imbalance front brakes,rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,810 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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KJ04 TKK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 KJ04 TKK, 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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KJ04 TKK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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