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M33 EDP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 134,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,935 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,314 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,223 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 103,222 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,093 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

o/s/f stitching slight fraying

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,127 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,910 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Nut and blot missing from both cats.

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded and 1 broken. System still supported ok.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,317 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres cracking in tread and worn on outer edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

some damage to n/s/front tyre inner sidewall

some damage to n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall

suspect front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,155 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 EDP 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 EDP, 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 M33 EDP registered?

M33 EDP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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