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K333 SHG

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 SHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,408 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 111,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 108,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 102,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 16 Feb 2015 64,554 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r alloy has had a welded repair

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,554 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r alloy has had a welded repair

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,451 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 30 Oct 2012 52,312 miles

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,243 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)

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slightly reduced brake effort from n/s and o/s rear parking brakes on RBT

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,478 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,407 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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K333 SHG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 K333 SHG, 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 K333 SHG registered?

K333 SHG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is K333 SHG safe to buy?

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