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M30 RLF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 113,666 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,098 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 113,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts high. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 111,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 108,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,379 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET PLATE RUSTY...

Fail 6 Dec 2018 107,292 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,021 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside catalyst rear flange bolt missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,676 miles

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

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

offside front traction sensor bracket inscure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer edg worn(225/40zr19)93y

rear exhaust system joint braket slight damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,765 miles

both rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,537 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,677 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,386 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 RLF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLF, 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 RLF registered?

M30 RLF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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