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KW04 XPJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XPJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 88,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,242 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,952 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)

Oil leak from rear differential seal....

Fail 15 Sep 2010 50,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back axle leaking oil badly

nearside rear road wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage near to bead recomend change of tyre

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,899 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,815 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,645 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 XPJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KW04 XPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW04 XPJ registered?

KW04 XPJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is KW04 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 XPJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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