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Y333 BMA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 110,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 110,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,903 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed near and offside drive (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,280 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,385 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,510 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,850 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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Y333 BMA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y333 BMA, 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 Y333 BMA registered?

Y333 BMA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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