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B17 WHP

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 WHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 104,110 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Apr 2024 102,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,132 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 97,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 93,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 93,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 92,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,002 miles

colour both side repeaters

condition both front brake hoses

condition front and rear brake discs

engine management light on dash

fluctuation front brakes and balance n/s slow

fluctuation rear brakes and balance o/s slow

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,758 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,835 miles

255/35/zr19 continental

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 15 May 2008 22,430 miles

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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B17 WHP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B17 WHP, 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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What year was B17 WHP registered?

B17 WHP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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