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M3 HUV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HUV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 94,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around outer rim edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around outer rim edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 89,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2015 68,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,364 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,193 miles

Middle to rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,193 miles

Middle to rear exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,534 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 HUV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HUV, 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

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What year was M3 HUV registered?

M3 HUV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is M3 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HUV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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