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M33 OPM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 OPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,577 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

puncture warning light stays on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 64,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,579 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 OPM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

M33 OPM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is M33 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 OPM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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