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M33 PFB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,552 mi
Last recorded114,552 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 113,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,186 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,852 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 55,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,805 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven in inner surfaces

brake pad warning light on

handbrake snatching slightly

traction control light on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,184 miles

both front tyres wearing edges....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,520 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,221 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,221 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)

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 PFB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFB, 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 PFB registered?

M33 PFB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is M33 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 PFB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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