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KW04 YZA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,559 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,806 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,553 miles

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,875 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 YZA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

KW04 YZA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KW04 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 YZA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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