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KW04 VEU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,573 miles

sports suspension fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,723 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sports suspension fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear discs have had heat applied not binding at time of test

Rear seat belts missing at time of test

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2018 133,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear discs have had heat applied not binding at time of test

Rear seat belts missing at time of test

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,075 miles

Fuel filler cap 'o' ring is perished

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,692 miles

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

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

Fuel filler cap 'o' ring is perished

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,219 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,219 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,960 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,319 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,317 miles

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

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

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 VEU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

KW04 VEU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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