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BH03 DAY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 DAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,131 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,832 miles

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 2 Oct 2009 30,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BH03 DAY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BH03 DAY, 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 BH03 DAY registered?

BH03 DAY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BH03 DAY safe to buy?

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