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M321 BMW

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,570 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 57,144 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 57,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 55,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 54,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,901 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,004 miles

o/s/f driver's seat has play in back rest .

Fail 20 Nov 2012 48,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f driver's seat has play in back rest .

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,273 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,974 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,201 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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M321 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M321 BMW, 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 M321 BMW registered?

M321 BMW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is M321 BMW safe to buy?

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