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S6 KYV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 KYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,323 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 96,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,247 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,010 miles

rear silencer flanges deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,877 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,502 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,514 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Advise nearside rear tyre has knicks in sidewall no cords exposed.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,932 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,352 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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S6 KYV 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 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 S6 KYV, 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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S6 KYV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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