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M33 OPX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 117,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,782 miles

Exhaust clamps missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,897 miles

Hand brake poor

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,002 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE PETROL CAP SEALING RING SPLITTING

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER COLLAR CLAMPS HALF BROKEN

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,193 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX COLLARS CORRODED AND BITS MISSING

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F TYRES CARCASSES SPLITTING AND GOING BALD ON EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX COLLARS CORRODED AND BITS MISSING

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F TYRES CARCASSES SPLITTING AND GOING BALD ON EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,845 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 52,845 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2008 35,787 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 35,777 miles

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

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

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)

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 OPX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

M33 OPX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is M33 OPX safe to buy?

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