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KT54 SWY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,332 miles

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 20 Jan 2021 47,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dash board has warning lights illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,768 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,488 miles

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

cut in n/s/r outer wall

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,065 miles

Slight wear/lift in O/S steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,325 miles

NSR Tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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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KT54 SWY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KT54 SWY, 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 KT54 SWY registered?

KT54 SWY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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