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M33 MHB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 109,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,144 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 106,712 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 105,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,296 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,235 miles

Suspension rod insecurely attached both rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 99,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 94,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,127 miles

Rear brake pads worn a bit low.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,322 miles

Rear tyres and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,370 miles

tapley test for brakes

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,232 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,787 miles

advise front discs and pads getting worn

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 MHB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MHB, 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 MHB registered?

M33 MHB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is M33 MHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 MHB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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