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KM54 VJE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,843 mi
Last recorded123,843 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,866 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring certain items

Headlamp levelling rod previously repaired

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring certain items.

fuel cap seal ring starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring certain items

Headlamp levelling rod previously repaired

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring certain items.

fuel cap seal ring starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2015 70,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,387 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,364 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,124 miles

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

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

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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KM54 VJE 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 73.7%.

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 KM54 VJE, 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 KM54 VJE registered?

KM54 VJE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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