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M33 FDL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,386 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 91,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 90,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 87,694 miles

all tyres cracking.

Fail 3 May 2022 87,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking.

Pass 7 May 2021 84,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,501 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2014 68,441 miles

nearside door mirror glass discolouring

various stone chips in screen

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,441 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

nearside door mirror glass discolouring

various stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,903 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 63,874 miles

Tyre low pressure indicator on dash showing a fault

Pass 17 May 2011 62,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,981 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 FDL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M33 FDL registered?

M33 FDL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M33 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 FDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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