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M30 VJP

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,970 mi
Last recorded43,970 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 43,783 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing and honeycomb effect background (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing and honeycomb effect background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,334 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,224 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 35,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,618 miles

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,634 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 VJP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

M30 VJP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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