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S33 BTG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 130,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 121,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,733 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,603 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorber rod

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,503 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,879 miles

advice back box joining clamps corroded and split

advice front tyres low outter edges

advice passangers front fog light lens smashed

advice rear brake pipes corroding

advice rear shockies swelling on rams

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,471 miles

Advice rear discs pitting and corroding

passangers front fog light cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,424 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advice rear discs pitting and corroding

passangers front fog light cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,231 miles

Both N/S tyre side walls damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,647 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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S33 BTG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S33 BTG, 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 S33 BTG registered?

S33 BTG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is S33 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 BTG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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