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LT54 KJE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 KJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 102,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 101,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,266 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front brake steel pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front brake steel pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 97,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 92,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,753 miles

Nearside 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 2 Feb 2015 87,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,623 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,285 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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LT54 KJE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT54 KJE, 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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LT54 KJE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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