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M33 BTW

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,311 mi
Last recorded145,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 144,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,806 miles

Non standard number plates fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,453 miles

NSR diff seal slight leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

handbrake mechanism not locking on all positions

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 98,089 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Pass 16 May 2014 88,271 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust(rear box clamps)

Fail 15 May 2014 88,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust(rear box clamps)

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 30 May 2013 78,665 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front head light level sensor broken

Pass 27 May 2011 58,847 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres nearing limit

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,644 miles

rear inner exhaust collar flange cracked

Pass 26 May 2009 39,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,508 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 BTW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BTW, 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

How do I check the history of M33 BTW?

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What year was M33 BTW registered?

M33 BTW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is M33 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 BTW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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