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B9 TOK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,685 mi
Last recorded115,685 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 115,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear underside covered in undersill not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2020 113,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,148 miles

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

minor rust under the car

Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wall wear nearside rear tyre

inner wall wear offside rear tyre

rear exaust clamp broken but still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wall wear nearside rear tyre

inner wall wear offside rear tyre

rear exaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 8 May 2012 911,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,819 miles

two leds off on n/s/r flasher lamp

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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B9 TOK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B9 TOK, 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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B9 TOK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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