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M333 PAA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 66,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 66,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 64,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 63,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,179 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 May 2016 53,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamps (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 53,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamps (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 horn inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,359 miles

slight play both sides inner rack ends

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,721 miles

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)

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 PAA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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