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PMO 220

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,079 mi
Last recorded147,079 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 220
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 147,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hub corroded

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

Offside Rear Hub corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 139,297 miles

Nearside Front play in steering

Offside Front play in steering

Offside Rear wheel hub corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 139,297 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front play in steering

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

Offside Front play in steering

Offside Rear wheel hub corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,397 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear wheel hub corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,926 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,909 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall of tyre has damage

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sidewall of tyre has damage

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,010 miles

Diff input seal leaking

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

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

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

slight rust OSR brake pipe

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,853 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside registration lamp dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,217 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner part of the tread area

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,804 miles

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

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)

Rear Number Plate Slight Delamination

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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PMO 220 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PMO 220, 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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PMO 220 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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