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M33 LTK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,012 mi
Last recorded63,012 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 63,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 62,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,550 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 62,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 12 Nov 2020 62,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,420 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 60,413 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,297 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,148 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 48,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 43,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,071 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,350 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 LTK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

M33 LTK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is M33 LTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 LTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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