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KOO 1N

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,571 mi
Last recorded181,571 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOO 1N
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 181,571 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 166,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 166,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 158,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 158,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light is on

tps light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,485 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 142,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,623 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 126,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,423 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,342 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on dash

drivers seat slight movement

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light stays on

tyre deflated warning light stays on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,477 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light stays on

tyre deflated warning light stays on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 86,915 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 78,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake late .... hand brake out of adjustment ... power steering noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,811 miles

n/s/f brake late .... hand brake out of adjustment ... power steering noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,087 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KOO 1N is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KOO 1N, 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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KOO 1N is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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