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KT52 KEV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,742 mi
Last recorded157,742 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT52 KEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 157,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 147,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 141,259 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 141,259 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,210 miles

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

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

Uprated front braded brake hoses secured with cable ties but loose and chaffing against securing mount

Fail 15 Mar 2014 77,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,573 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 62,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,564 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,295 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,158 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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KT52 KEV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT52 KEV, 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 KT52 KEV registered?

KT52 KEV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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