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M3 WXO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,972 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,150 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,488 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 60,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 57,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 56,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,610 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight bulge on outer tyre wall

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight play offside front inner tie rod joint

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight bulge on outer tyre wall

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight play offside front inner tie rod joint

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,247 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,247 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,573 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,259 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 27,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,939 miles

ADVISE- BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGES NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 May 2008 18,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,126 miles

chip in windscreen zone a

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 WXO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

M3 WXO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is M3 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 WXO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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