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R21 KYS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 KYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 86,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 86,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 86,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2020 86,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,023 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 59,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,888 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,109 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,265 miles

front pads down to 4mm and front discs below min thickness

wipers starting to smear

Fail 2 Apr 2009 32,265 miles

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

front pads down to 4mm and front discs below min thickness

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,820 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,603 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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R21 KYS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R21 KYS, 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 R21 KYS registered?

R21 KYS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is R21 KYS safe to buy?

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