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C8 MAV

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,804 mi
Last recorded44,804 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,679 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 43,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split in gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,940 miles

Rear advise rear exhaust silencer flange clamp split

Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,659 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low due to leveling device fault (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,840 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,599 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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C8 MAV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C8 MAV, 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 C8 MAV registered?

C8 MAV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is C8 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MAV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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