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M300 TET

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,067 mi
Last recorded48,067 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 46,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 46,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 45,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 45,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 33,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 20,017 miles

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

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

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 TET is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TET, 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 TET registered?

M300 TET is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is M300 TET safe to buy?

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