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M333 KTA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,461 mi
Last recorded93,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,255 miles

Hazard warning lamps have a erratic flash sequence

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front HID lamp discoloured

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Locking collar loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps have a erratic flash sequence

Nearside Rear Parking brake has little effort

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front HID lamp discoloured

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,943 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,781 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 5 Sep 2013 57,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,539 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,221 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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 KTA 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 80%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

M333 KTA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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