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M33 WAP

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 WAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,769 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 104,070 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 104,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,772 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 100,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 96,907 miles

Undertrays fitted - can't inspect components.

Pass 31 May 2019 90,722 miles

Central Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2018 87,485 miles

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

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

Rear underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 84,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 84,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 81,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes masked in grease like substance

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,970 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside wiper has small cut

offside door mirror glass starting to perish

rear discs corroded

tyre size front 235/35/19

tyre size rear 275/35/19

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,137 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside wiper has small cut

offside brake slightly tight

offside door mirror glass starting to perish

rear discs corroded

tyre size front 235/35/19

tyre size rear 275/35/19

Pass 16 May 2011 47,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 May 2008 29,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 29,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,352 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 WAP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WAP, 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 WAP registered?

M33 WAP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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