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33 MMJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,688 mi
Last recorded29,688 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 MMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,902 miles

both front and nearside rear worn on edges

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2009 15,335 miles

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,939 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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33 MMJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 33 MMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 33 MMJ registered?

33 MMJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 33 MMJ safe to buy?

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