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M33 BNW

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 81,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 80,999 miles

auto start stop fault light on dash

brake pipes front to rear rusty

brake warning light on dash

tyre pressure light on dash

windscreen washer low light on dash

Pass 14 May 2020 79,481 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 79,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Indicator coming on instaed of sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,483 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,372 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on.

tracktion control light on.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 74,827 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,105 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,105 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 BNW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M33 BNW, 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 BNW registered?

M33 BNW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is M33 BNW safe to buy?

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