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M3 XPA

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 119,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,215 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 114,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 113,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 113,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,095 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 106,126 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,004 miles

offside and nearsidecfront tovrear metal brakepipes corroded

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle or outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,258 miles

CATCHING SOUND FROM O/S/R WHEEL/BRAKES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

CATCHING SOUND FROM O/S/R WHEEL/BRAKES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,112 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 XPA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

M3 XPA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is M3 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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