CarVerify

Free Car Check

BMW 10L

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,253 mi
Last recorded66,253 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 10L
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 66,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 66,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 65,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 65,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 65,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,304 miles

Both front tyres are perishing on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,856 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,838 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,229 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT KINK TO N/SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,438 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,546 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

slight damage too front alloy crossmember

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,051 miles

both vfront tyres worn on inner edges

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BMW 10L is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BMW 10L, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 10L?

You can check the full history of BMW 10L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BMW 10L registered?

BMW 10L is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is BMW 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 10L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMW 10L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BMW 10L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.