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M3 KGO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 111,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 108,107 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose F-R pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded F-R pipe at back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear ride height sensor link arm joints corroded, advise free off clean and lube

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,461 miles

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

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

rear exhust back box clamps deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,461 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

rear exhust back box clamps deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,288 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low inner/outer edges

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside/nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,946 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,754 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 KGO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M3 KGO, 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 M3 KGO registered?

M3 KGO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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