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KSA 6X

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSA 6X
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,578 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,068 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,318 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,116 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 96,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

some brake pipes coated in grease - unable to fully assess condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,755 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 14 Sep 2013 89,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,728 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,664 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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KSA 6X is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KSA 6X, 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 KSA 6X registered?

KSA 6X is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is KSA 6X safe to buy?

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