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M333 EBB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,076 mi
Last recorded148,076 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 EBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 148,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,597 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

nsf osf brake flexi cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 132,741 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2017 128,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,120 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 1 Aug 2015 120,265 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,427 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,928 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in near side rear tyre but not to cords

engine leaking oil

noise comeing from around prop shaft or rear diff heat sheilds fitted cant see prop shaft or joints

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,301 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,301 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,035 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 101,030 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,553 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 48,000 miles

Plastic oversills fitted not not allowing a full inspectionof sill structure.

Fail 2 May 2008 48,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic oversills fitted not not allowing a full inspectionof sill structure.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,049 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 EBB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBB, 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 EBB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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