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VU04 KNE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 145,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 121,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 113,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 113,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 97,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,995 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 800,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 69,970 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 69,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 55,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,263 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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VU04 KNE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU04 KNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 KNE registered?

VU04 KNE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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