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M300 MXC

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 117,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,835 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 116,831 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 115,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,140 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,139 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ~Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,302 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2013 94,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,823 miles

air bag warning light on

o/s ront to rear brake pipe corroded at rear but not to excess

rear exhaust box clamps corroded but no blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,642 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,019 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 MXC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

M300 MXC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is M300 MXC safe to buy?

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