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Y1 KCM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,791 mi
Last recorded69,791 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 KCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,663 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 66,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 61,154 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 61,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,141 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 59,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 58,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,733 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 44,603 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,726 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,566 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,558 miles

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

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

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 8 Dec 2008 17,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007

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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Y1 KCM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y1 KCM, 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 Y1 KCM registered?

Y1 KCM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is Y1 KCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 KCM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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