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LL04 KFV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 KFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 70,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 68,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 65,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,091 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear scraping noise from OSR brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,389 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 54,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 41,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,810 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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LL04 KFV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LL04 KFV, 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 LL04 KFV registered?

LL04 KFV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is LL04 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL04 KFV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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