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M3 SVA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,951 miles

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 73,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,745 miles

brake balance requirments only just met on rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,359 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate is rattling around

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,186 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges and are cracking.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses are slightly inscure

head light washer jet missing

one of the rear exhaust clamps is missing but the system is secure and not blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,077 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,939 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear discs very worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,816 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing close to limmit

Front brake discs slightly worn

Hand brake has slight travel

Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Hand brake has slight travel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,475 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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 SVA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

M3 SVA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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