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M33 WOX

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 WOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 88,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 85,085 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge no cords exposed at time of test

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge no cords exposed at time of test

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes under a plastic cover

Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,645 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes under a plastic cover

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,273 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rim protector on n/s/f tyre slightly cut

Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rim protector on n/s/f tyre slightly cut

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,321 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,321 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WOX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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