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M30 BCL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,042 mi
Last recorded52,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 BCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 51,988 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2025 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 5 Jun 2024 51,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 51,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 51,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 51,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,171 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 43,806 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 38,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,750 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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M30 BCL 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 M30 BCL, 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 M30 BCL registered?

M30 BCL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is M30 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 BCL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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