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M33 GRV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 129,328 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 127,383 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 122,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,531 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,484 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,869 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,472 miles

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

air con belt cracked

poly-v-belt slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,472 miles

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

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

air con belt cracked

poly-v-belt slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,484 miles

Rear 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 GRV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GRV, 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 GRV registered?

M33 GRV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is M33 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 GRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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