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M33 AVD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,823 mi
Last recorded92,823 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 87,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 82,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 73,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 69,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 67,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 64,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,703 miles

NEarside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

fitted child seat VERY insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded on braking surfaces

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted and corroded on braking surfaces

fitted child seat VERY insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 33,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,899 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offsdide front tyre wearing on edge

rear discs corroded

slight variation on front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,290 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,828 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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M33 AVD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M33 AVD, 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 M33 AVD registered?

M33 AVD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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