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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

M30 BCLMOT history

M30 BCL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

M30 BCL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,042 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M30 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M30 BCL was last recorded at 52,042 miles on 29 May 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,988 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,042 miles
  • 2025 – 51,988 miles
  • 2024 – 51,929 miles
  • 2023 – 51,816 miles
  • 2022 – 51,095 miles
  • 2021 – 50,145 miles
  • 2019 – 49,380 miles
  • 2018 – 48,861 miles
  • 2017 – 48,012 miles
  • 2015 – 47,144 miles
  • 2014 – 45,957 miles
  • 2013 – 45,171 miles
  • 2012 – 43,806 miles
  • 2011 – 42,306 miles
  • 2010 – 40,905 miles
  • 2009 – 38,982 miles
  • 2008 – 35,746 miles
  • 2007 – 23,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,042 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    633804860882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    429540600789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail51,988 miles (+59)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    757553573528
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    627710664937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,929 miles (+113)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    950393405721
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,816 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    117442201451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,095 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,095 miles
    Test number
    508616805562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,145 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    884441953521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,380 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    370616600407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,861 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    495149444297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,012 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    785905229685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,144 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    571290569172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,957 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    135600304354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,171 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,171 miles
    Test number
    149996093208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    197468502303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass43,806 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    428288102337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,306 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    765979191262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,905 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    973460200324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,982 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    362180299400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,747 miles (+3,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,747 miles
    Test number
    224473489285
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass35,746 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,746 miles
    Test number
    780754908361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,159 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,159 miles
    Test number
    573714068030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    443005167039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M30 BCL

Does M30 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M30 BCL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M30 BCL?
The MOT on M30 BCL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M30 BCL done?
M30 BCL was recorded at 52,042 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has M30 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M30 BCL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M30 BCL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M30 BCL find?
M30 BCL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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