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ALZ 6338

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,394 mi
Last recorded82,394 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 6338
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 79,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 64,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,413 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,033 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,281 miles

both front disc brakes heavily corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front disc brakes heavily corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,687 miles

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

rear brake discs coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,687 miles

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

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

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,355 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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ALZ 6338 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ALZ 6338, 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

How do I check the history of ALZ 6338?

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What year was ALZ 6338 registered?

ALZ 6338 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is ALZ 6338 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 6338 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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