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M300 MDY

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 104,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 101,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 95,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,094 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 84,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,646 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,704 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,077 miles

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

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

brake test conducted in wet condition

offside front tyre inner wall has cuts

tracking recommended

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,085 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,085 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 MDY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MDY, 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

How do I check the history of M300 MDY?

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What year was M300 MDY registered?

M300 MDY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M300 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 MDY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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