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M3 XVH

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,281 mi
Last recorded133,281 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 133,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 133,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 132,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 132,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 131,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 131,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 128,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,357 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,292 miles

all tyres worn

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 81,177 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 67,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2012 67,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,988 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,296 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 XVH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

M3 XVH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is M3 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XVH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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