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FN05 HBE

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 66,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 25 May 2022 62,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 25 May 2021 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 54,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,413 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 53,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf tyre worn on outer edges

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,781 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf tyre worn on outer edges

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,085 miles

N/s/r tyre 2mm only

O/S diff seal leaking slightly

both front tyres worn slightly on the outside edge in a raised tread platform area

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,575 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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FN05 HBE 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 FN05 HBE, 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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FN05 HBE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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