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MR04 KHN

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,402 mi
Last recorded143,402 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 KHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 143,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 143,366 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 143,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderlining legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,316 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 139,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 138,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,694 miles

frontv and rear number plate corroded

slight play in o/s/f steerinfg arm

Fail 12 Apr 2016 136,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

steering / suspension has play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,040 miles

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

both front unevenly worn tyre wear low.

drivers door difficult to open from outside.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,851 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,851 miles

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

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)

255/35/19/96y michelin

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 May 2010 58,325 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 46,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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MR04 KHN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR04 KHN, 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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MR04 KHN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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