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CA05 HXP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 116,660 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,439 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 116,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 114,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,545 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,049 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)

tyre pressure monitoring system shows a fault

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

tyre pressure monitoring system shows a fault

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,707 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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CA05 HXP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA05 HXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 HXP registered?

CA05 HXP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is CA05 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 HXP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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