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M44 KYC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 KYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,771 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 119,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,209 miles

engine cover.

under shields.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,161 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,404 miles

outer edge o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,050 miles

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 11 Aug 2011 55,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,980 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,980 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,817 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front jacking block missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on edges

rear brake pads close to sensor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 35,441 miles

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

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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M44 KYC 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 M44 KYC, 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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M44 KYC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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