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MH04 KVD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 KVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 89,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area > 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,312 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under bonnet and underfloor covers fitted restricting view.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,335 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,138 miles

both front brake discs worn

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

both front tyres worn on edges and slight damage to sidewalls

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,098 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)

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on edges and slight damage to sidewalls

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,478 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,819 miles

auto light adjuster requires replacement

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side walls slight damaged

rear axle has oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,542 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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MH04 KVD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH04 KVD, 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 MH04 KVD registered?

MH04 KVD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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