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H8 NXE

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 NXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 103,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 103,540 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 96,631 miles

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 96,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Support bar corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Support bar corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear back box clamp corroded and fractured

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear back box clamp corroded and fractured

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,077 miles

Front tyres stepping on inner edges

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

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

rear exhaust silencer clamp fractured + corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,076 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres stepping on inner edges

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer clamp fractured + corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,223 miles

tpms lamp stays on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,223 miles

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

tpms lamp stays on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning lamp stays on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,287 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,595 miles

Slight wear in inner steering rack joints

some surface corrosion on rear hub componants and brake hose ferrules

very small surface cuts in the tyre tread on offside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 30,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NXE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXE, 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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H8 NXE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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