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M3 XNP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 126,244 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 126,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 122,687 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 122,600 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing All wheels (each wheel missing one bolt) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,304 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to wear bars

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to wear bars

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,731 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 109,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,788 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,401 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,539 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges!

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge!

o/s/ f brakes starting to bind!

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 75,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,716 miles

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

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 XNP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

M3 XNP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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