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M3 KVE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered

Pass 19 May 2025 116,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod has broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,258 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 110,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,950 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 107,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 103,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

tranmission fault warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,308 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge no cord at present

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in bottom of screen that when looked through only can see bonnet (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section clamp corroded but exhaust still supported

suspension level sensor rod insecure o/s/f

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,155 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,165 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,662 miles

both edges slightly worn on n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,093 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,593 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 KVE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M3 KVE, 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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M3 KVE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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