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BC05 OXU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,554 mi
Last recorded173,554 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 173,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust cover perished

Pass 10 Sep 2024 170,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 169,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2023 169,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 166,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2022 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 164,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 164,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 157,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,571 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 150,427 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,139 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 126,607 miles

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

previous repairs to rear wheel rims

Pass 16 Nov 2013 122,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,197 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,037 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,382 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,223 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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BC05 OXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue 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 BC05 OXU, 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

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What year was BC05 OXU registered?

BC05 OXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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