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M351 MON

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,494 mi
Last recorded130,494 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 MON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,494 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 130,494 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,971 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps cracked but the exhaust is secure.

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring is missing

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low but makes the requirements

Fail 7 Aug 2024 129,970 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor within prescribed area of driver seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded, not excessive or within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded, not excessive or within prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 129,968 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join and clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s rear and sounds ruff (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 128,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 128,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 126,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,428 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 116,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 102,426 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 102,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 92,485 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 79,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 68,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,352 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,352 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,266 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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M351 MON is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M351 MON, 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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M351 MON is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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