CarVerify

Free Car Check

M30 SXN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,884 miles

Covers under vehicle

Offside Front Head lamp aim adjusted to straight head beam (Europe)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Tank straps corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,234 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor on off side front lower wishbone arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,893 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,674 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 26,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,424 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M30 SXN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SXN, 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

How do I check the history of M30 SXN?

You can check the full history of M30 SXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M30 SXN registered?

M30 SXN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is M30 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SXN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M30 SXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M30 SXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.