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M33 GVB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,789 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 90,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,119 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,043 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 79,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,865 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 67,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,564 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,564 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,857 miles

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

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

slight damage on n/s front tyre kerbing ring

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,429 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 GVB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GVB, 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 GVB registered?

M33 GVB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is M33 GVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 GVB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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