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M3 XHE

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,060 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,060 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,963 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front headlight clip broken

rear joints slightly corroded

sills have covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 48,963 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front headlight clip broken

rear joints slightly corroded

sills have covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,890 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,978 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 XHE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

M3 XHE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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