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LE53 KJV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,638 mi
Last recorded48,638 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 KJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,638 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 48,638 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 48,185 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight misting oif oil around the pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,039 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 48,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,965 miles

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

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

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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LE53 KJV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE53 KJV, 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 LE53 KJV registered?

LE53 KJV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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