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M333 CRL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 CRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 102,569 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 102,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 100,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 6 May 2016 77,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,421 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,826 miles

damage to n.s.r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,179 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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M333 CRL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M333 CRL, 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

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What year was M333 CRL registered?

M333 CRL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is M333 CRL safe to buy?

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