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KT53 HGC

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,915 mi
Last recorded162,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 162,915 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Pass 16 Jun 2025 159,301 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2024 158,198 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,805 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,267 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 108,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,126 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,930 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front and rear brake disc worn thin

Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,643 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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KT53 HGC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple 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 KT53 HGC, 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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KT53 HGC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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