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M3 HHX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,683 mi
Last recorded114,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 114,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 114,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,400 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/R and O/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,167 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,591 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,408 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear diff leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2019 108,407 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,263 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 88,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,488 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 59,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 51,344 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 51,344 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,454 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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M3 HHX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M3 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

M3 HHX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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