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H8 AED

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 AED
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,480 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,589 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,869 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,971 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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H8 AED is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H8 AED, 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 H8 AED registered?

H8 AED is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is H8 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 AED shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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