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M33 CGL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 CGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,900 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 R19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,350 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,446 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,285 miles

front and rear number plates changed outside garage

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers split at ends

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,787 miles

load sensor adrift from osf lower arm.

slight damage to nsr tyre sidewall.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wall damage

offside rear tyre tread getting low in centre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,154 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damage

offside rear tyre tread getting low in centre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,476 miles

near side front tyre inner edge worn down

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,696 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 48,696 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 48,587 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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M33 CGL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M33 CGL, 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 CGL registered?

M33 CGL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is M33 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 CGL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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