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KL54 FNR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,882 mi
Last recorded220,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 FNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 220,882 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 220,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 204,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 185,977 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 169,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 155,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,497 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 134,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,308 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,259 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,996 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 46,996 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KL54 FNR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KL54 FNR, 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 KL54 FNR registered?

KL54 FNR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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