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M33 GOL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,592 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 94,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet does not open, unable to check under bonnet (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,275 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Self leveller broken

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,828 miles

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))

Under Trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Under Trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,486 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,138 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 78,138 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 11 Dec 2013 73,729 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,323 miles

both sides front discs scored

both sides rear discs worn

full platic covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,814 miles

Front discs and pads worn.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,315 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 GOL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOL, 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 GOL registered?

M33 GOL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is M33 GOL safe to buy?

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