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M333 ALJ

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 ALJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,918 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 74,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,577 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,636 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam LIGHT FLASHES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,523 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,707 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2011 42,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,378 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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M333 ALJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M333 ALJ, 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 M333 ALJ registered?

M333 ALJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is M333 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 ALJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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