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AO05 HPE

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,922 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,688 miles

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

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

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

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

brackets around middle to rear exhaust silencer worn

Pass 22 May 2015 53,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,802 miles

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 25 Mar 2011 35,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brakes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,431 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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AO05 HPE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 AO05 HPE, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 HPE registered?

AO05 HPE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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