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HG05 NME

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 NME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 89,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,292 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,558 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,558 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,185 miles

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

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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HG05 NME is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG05 NME, 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 HG05 NME registered?

HG05 NME is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is HG05 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 NME shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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