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M3 MWO

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 61,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 60,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,994 miles

near side side rear brake pipe next to fuel tank is corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 58,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,909 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (3.7.B.3)

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

O,s,r tyre slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,293 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,670 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,186 miles

near side rear tyre inside edge worn

off side rear tyre inside & outside edge worn

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 MWO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue 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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

M3 MWO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is M3 MWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MWO 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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