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M333 DSB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 DSB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 63,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 52,580 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks to fuel cap seal

Fail 8 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit

cracks to fuel cap seal

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,911 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 27,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,363 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight cracking in tread

both rear tyres bald on both edges

Pass 13 May 2010 17,946 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,510 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 DSB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DSB, 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 DSB registered?

M333 DSB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is M333 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 DSB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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