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M30 DWY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,342 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,571 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,265 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 14,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 DWY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

M30 DWY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is M30 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 DWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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