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M300 MDK

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,122 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 121,122 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 119,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,330 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,667 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,666 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,814 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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M300 MDK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M300 MDK, 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 M300 MDK registered?

M300 MDK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is M300 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 MDK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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