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M333 GMR

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,829 mi
Last recorded102,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 102,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 101,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 101,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre has wear to edges, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 94,623 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,097 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 87,784 miles

rear brake pips slightly corroded

rear pads slightly worn and rear disc slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,250 miles

a.both front repeter lamps going white

a.both front wheels slightly buckled

a.both rear brake discs corroded and worn

a.n/s/f wheel arch trim loose

a.o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting broken still secure

a.rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

a.x1 bolt missing from exhaust centre box

Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

a.both front repeter lamps going white

a.both front wheels slightly buckled

a.both rear brake discs corroded and worn

a.n/s/f wheel arch trim loose

a.o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting broken still secure

a.rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

a.x1 bolt missing from exhaust centre box

Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,394 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,394 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011
Fail 5 Aug 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,334 miles

a.small chips in screen under limit

Fail 6 Aug 2009 60,334 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

a.small chips in screen under limit

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,523 miles

n/s/front rim & tyre damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/s/front rim & tyre damaged.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,363 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 GMR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GMR, 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 GMR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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