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M3 XHU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,107 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 92,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear one clamp missing from rear exhaust pipe to back box

Pass 3 Aug 2019 87,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sligh cracking outer

Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sligh cracking outer

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,137 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,551 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 XHU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

M3 XHU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is M3 XHU safe to buy?

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