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M3 HGB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 92,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 92,567 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,158 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,400 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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M3 HGB 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 90%.

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 M3 HGB, 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 M3 HGB registered?

M3 HGB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is M3 HGB safe to buy?

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