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HF05 DHA

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,405 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,980 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,167 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device on o/s/f suspension arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pad sensor not fitted to pads loose

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,663 miles

ex got a blow

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 544,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,223 miles

o/s/r lower tie rob slightly bent

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,926 miles

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

Off side rear lower suspension arm looks slightly bent?.

Slight damage to near side rear exhaust tail pipe.

Slight fraying on off side seat belt webbing.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,926 miles

Off side rear lower suspension arm looks slightly bent?.

Slight damage to near side rear exhaust tail pipe.

Slight fraying on off side seat belt webbing.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,368 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,614 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,458 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 32,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HF05 DHA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF05 DHA, 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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What year was HF05 DHA registered?

HF05 DHA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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