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KN04 WUT

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,575 mi
Last recorded88,575 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 WUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Height sensor bracket is broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 88,574 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Only pulls out slightly and then locks off (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Doesn't lock off when pulled sharp (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Height sensor bracket is broken

Offside Front Side skirt slightly adrift / loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,679 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to the 1.6mm limit...

O/s/f tyre is bald on inner area. .

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,766 miles

both rear tyres wearing low,close to limit....

handbrake shows min imal effort..

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,725 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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KN04 WUT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN04 WUT, 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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KN04 WUT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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