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KW04 VDL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

199,993 mi
Last recorded199,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 199,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 193,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 187,843 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 183,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 179,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 175,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 171,565 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 166,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link upper boot split

Pass 6 Apr 2018 159,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,556 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust flange clamp corroded badly not blowing time of test

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 154,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated BAD SPLITTING ON SEAL (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust flange clamp corroded badly not blowing time of test

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,565 miles

CAR AS UNDER TRAYS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,293 miles

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

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

rear box joints fragile

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,809 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2009 72,862 miles

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

both n/s tyres damaged on outter wall but not down too cords

Pass 29 May 2008 55,879 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,879 miles

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Fail 27 May 2008 55,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 41,386 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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KW04 VDL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KW04 VDL, 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 KW04 VDL registered?

KW04 VDL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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