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M300 MMH

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,824 mi
Last recorded107,824 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,792 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,974 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,814 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,751 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust clamps split/corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust clamps split/corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,450 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,219 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 MMH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MMH, 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 M300 MMH registered?

M300 MMH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is M300 MMH safe to buy?

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