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M333 XXK

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 142,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall - run flat/ under pressured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Too Limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 139,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (255/35/19, 96W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (255/35/19, 96W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 139,271 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 136,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 129,863 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Jun 2021 127,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device attached to lower suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,124 miles

low pad warning light on

o/s/f ride height sensor disconnected

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,034 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 97,021 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,260 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 XXK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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