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M30 MBO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 MBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,974 miles

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,668 miles

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,270 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush's perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,616 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

rear exhaust joint clamp 1 corroded and broken, 1 missing

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 May 2018 102,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reartyres close to wear indicators

Pass 30 May 2014 72,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,009 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,521 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 32,134 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 MBO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M30 MBO, 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 M30 MBO registered?

M30 MBO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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