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M333 DRR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,876 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer clamps slightly loose

offside front head lamp level arm on suspension arm cable tied on

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,492 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 832,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,989 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 65,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,016 miles

exhaust clamp on rear box heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,057 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 DRR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DRR, 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 DRR registered?

M333 DRR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is M333 DRR safe to buy?

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