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V1 KJS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 KJS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,086 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 91,941 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2019 90,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 90,316 miles

all 4 tyres are bold on the edges

costomer had his own number plate chand befor

Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,614 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 79,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 54,622 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,622 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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V1 KJS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V1 KJS, 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 V1 KJS registered?

V1 KJS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is V1 KJS safe to buy?

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