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M3 KXW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,890 miles

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

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

light corrosion underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 82,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded through to central pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

advised to change all brake pipes

light corrosion underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,507 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 82,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,195 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake uneven on application

Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake uneven on application

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear sections into flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators & worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear sections into flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators & worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,918 miles

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

damaged to n/s front fog light

general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,425 miles

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

exhaust bolts corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,031 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,213 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 31,203 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,648 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 KXW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

M3 KXW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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