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KL04 XVC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 XVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 97,314 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL SPLITTING

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 96,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and Offside Rear Jacking Point Area Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. Slight Play

Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,833 miles

Emissions not tested Unable To Complete Emissions Test Due To High Emissions Levels. Engine Is Clearly Misfiring/Running Rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and Offside Rear Jacking Point Area Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. Slight Play

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,314 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking/Deteriated

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

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

Offside and Nearside Rear Jacking Points/Sills Corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,271 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing/Cracking

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing/Cracking

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,735 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,735 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,605 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,862 miles

o/s/f ESP level sensor linkage broken

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,810 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has very slight damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,476 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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KL04 XVC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KL04 XVC, 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 KL04 XVC registered?

KL04 XVC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is KL04 XVC safe to buy?

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