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M300 CBK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,371 mi
Last recorded84,371 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 78,790 miles

Rear metal brake pipes starting to blister and corrode

Pass 18 May 2018 77,556 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential input radial seal leaking

Pass 26 May 2017 76,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 73,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,436 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,967 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,967 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,631 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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M300 CBK 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 91.3%.

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 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 M300 CBK, 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 M300 CBK registered?

M300 CBK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M300 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 CBK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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