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M333 RMA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 RMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 122,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 119,921 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,854 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 118,870 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 118,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,091 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 117,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 111,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,947 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 45,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,636 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 RMA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RMA, 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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What year was M333 RMA registered?

M333 RMA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is M333 RMA safe to buy?

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