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H100 MAX

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH100 MAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 91,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 87,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 84,814 miles

Offside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,802 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 22 Dec 2020 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust deteriorating at joint

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,637 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust deteriorating at joint

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,136 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tie rod slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,294 miles

slight play at osf steering arm

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,437 miles

Front tyre wear slightly uneven, nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,395 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,329 miles

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

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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H100 MAX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H100 MAX, 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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H100 MAX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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