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KY04 UHB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 129,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 129,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 108,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,044 miles

possible offside rear coil spring cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,092 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,303 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,340 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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KY04 UHB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KY04 UHB, 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 KY04 UHB registered?

KY04 UHB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is KY04 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 UHB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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