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2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,615 mi
Last recorded92,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 USD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 77,647 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,010 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,509 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,114 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,114 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,611 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 USD 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 USD, 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 USD registered?

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

Is M3 USD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 USD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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