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M333 MVP

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,203 mi
Last recorded131,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 MVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 131,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 130,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,963 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 106,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,722 miles

Nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,047 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,761 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 63,761 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 MVP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MVP, 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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M333 MVP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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