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SV05 HVD

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,380 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front brake hoses fouling rill bar on lock to lock and in forward position

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,819 miles

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

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

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

cut on tyre inner wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,156 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,420 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,691 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,366 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

headlight self-leveling rod insecure at offside suspension arm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 33,245 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV05 HVD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV05 HVD, 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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SV05 HVD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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