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PX05 XOL

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,899 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,116 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Brake binding on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Brake binding on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,538 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked repair has cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

repair to offside rear wheel rim

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,527 miles

Osr wheel has been previously welded.

Pass 28 May 2013 38,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 38,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,724 miles

airbag light on

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,990 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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PX05 XOL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PX05 XOL, 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 PX05 XOL registered?

PX05 XOL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PX05 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 XOL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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