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M333 AXX

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 AXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,376 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,202 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,091 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for HID headlamps inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,051 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for HID headlamps inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,835 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to split/perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link joint rubber starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Play in inner lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Seat bet starting to fray on edges (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 60,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,464 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 44,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,637 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,074 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,337 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,155 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 AXX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

M333 AXX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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