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M333 LTU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 LTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 88,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 85,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,681 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 67,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,727 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads becoming low

front tyres worn on edges and cracked between treads

offside front tyre cut to side wall

rear brake pads becoming low

rear trailing arm bushes cracked and weak

slight play in offside steering rack end

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads becoming low

front tyres worn on edges and cracked between treads

offside front tyre cut to side wall

rear brake pads becoming low

rear trailing arm bushes cracked and weak

slight play in offside steering rack end

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,055 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,179 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 LTU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

M333 LTU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is M333 LTU safe to buy?

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