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M333 DDS

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,727 mi
Last recorded129,727 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 DDS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,727 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 129,710 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Prop shaft fowling on vehicle chassis, shaft covered by exhaust heat shield. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,933 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 120,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,020 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 110,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,535 miles

Nearside Front back plate loose at top

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front back plate loose at top

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,963 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre dry and Cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 85,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage tyres,inner and outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

water ingress offside side repeater lamp.

Pass 15 May 2007 39,191 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 DDS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M333 DDS, 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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M333 DDS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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