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CA05 HZN

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,238 mi
Last recorded143,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 143,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,849 miles

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2023 124,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 119,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,296 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 117,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,081 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust silencer joint securing bolt missing

Nearside Rear silencer slight leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,900 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,641 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,356 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 43,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,051 miles

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

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 HZN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HZN, 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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CA05 HZN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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