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M333 GRS

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 104,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 104,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,235 miles

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Brake pipes have corroded

Differential apears to be leaking

Under-tray fitted & hindering view to some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Brake pipes have corroded

Differential apears to be leaking

Under-tray fitted & hindering view to some testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,915 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2012 72,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,333 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 49,613 miles

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

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 GRS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GRS, 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 GRS registered?

M333 GRS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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