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M3 FKS

2004 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,586 mi
Last recorded61,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,026 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,348 miles

Nearside wing mirror lense is cracked

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 27,198 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,420 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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M3 FKS is a 2004 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M3 FKS, 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 M3 FKS registered?

M3 FKS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is M3 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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