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M333 OPS

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,945 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,850 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 109,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,560 miles

Park brake efficiency requirement only just passed 18%

Slight bind from offside front brake and evidence of over-heating

Fail 4 May 2016 97,426 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Park brake efficiency requirement only just passed 18%

Slight bind from offside front brake and evidence of over-heating

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,524 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,433 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,079 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 OPS 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 70%.

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 OPS, 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 OPS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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