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M333 NOF

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 101,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 100,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 100,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 99,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 99,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 69,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 59,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,215 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 53,201 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,798 miles

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

limited reserve travel on hand brake

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust silencer clamp cracked/broken

Fail 14 May 2008 45,798 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust silencer clamp cracked/broken

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,017 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,017 miles

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

Brake fluid level low.

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 NOF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

M333 NOF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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