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KJ04 UCX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear disc rusted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly rusted next to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,556 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 77,556 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,958 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm play

Fail 13 Apr 2021 74,958 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm play

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,243 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,142 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,142 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn low on the outer section

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside-offside front tyre's slight worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,449 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 UCX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCX, 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 KJ04 UCX registered?

KJ04 UCX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KJ04 UCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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