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M33 CUU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,804 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,438 miles

Evidence of rear wheels fouling arches

Fuel cap seal excessively perished

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Evidence of rear wheels fouling arches

Fuel cap seal excessively perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 94,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 94,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,859 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Auto levelling positon unit detached from osf suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing away on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,777 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,267 miles

slight diff oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 79,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,068 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,978 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,277 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,261 miles

all brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

all wheel rims scuffed.

both wing repeaters damp.

drivers outer door handle stiff to opperate.

n/s/r tail pipe damaged.

o/s/f fog light cracked but complete.

tail box flange bracket cracked but secure.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 62,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

all brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

all wheel rims scuffed.

battery weak.

both wing repeaters damp.

drivers outer door handle stiff to opperate.

n/s/r tail pipe damaged.

o/s/f fog light cracked but complete.

tail box flange bracket cracked but secure.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,290 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 CUU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CUU, 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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M33 CUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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