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M33 BLN

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,650 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (all 4 tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 130,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 105,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 100,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,498 miles

screen is chipped, front pads are low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,694 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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M33 BLN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M33 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M33 BLN registered?

M33 BLN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is M33 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 BLN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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