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MM03 OLD

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,116 mi
Last recorded76,116 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,116 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder-small cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 71,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 68,605 miles

all four tyres have cuts to tread no cords exposed

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 65,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 65,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front chassis leg under bonnet

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

slight misting of oil around nearside rear drive shaft oil seal

Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

stone chips to windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 54,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 43,852 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2016 43,850 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 22,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 12,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,157 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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MM03 OLD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM03 OLD, 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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MM03 OLD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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