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97 HSN

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 HSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,796 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,170 miles

Engine covers &Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2017 60,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 59,409 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,255 miles

advise front brakes starting to wear low

advise slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,255 miles

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

advise front brakes starting to wear low

advise slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,878 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)

Rear bumper insecure

head lamp adjuster broken

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head lamp adjuster broken

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,261 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,980 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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97 HSN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 97 HSN, 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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97 HSN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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