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M33 SVH

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 95,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 93,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,542 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,859 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

N/S/R Tyre Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,717 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,646 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,643 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 4 Oct 2011 64,946 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 2010 62,240 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,232 miles

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

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

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 30 Jun 2009 58,504 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,664 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 SVH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SVH, 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

How do I check the history of M33 SVH?

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What year was M33 SVH registered?

M33 SVH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is M33 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 SVH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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