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BDU 6H

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 6H
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,074 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,312 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,737 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,693 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,231 miles

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Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,731 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread not deep enough to reach cords

damage outer sidewall nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and tread approaching legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,005 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,831 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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BDU 6H is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDU 6H, 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 BDU 6H registered?

BDU 6H is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BDU 6H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDU 6H shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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