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KW04 YKY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,776 mi
Last recorded89,776 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,341 miles

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear half of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,158 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,197 miles

both center exhaust rear connecting flanges deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,096 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,522 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2009 51,775 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres cracked side walls

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,594 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,491 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 YKY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

KW04 YKY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is KW04 YKY safe to buy?

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