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BG05 GXO

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,202 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,279 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,154 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,620 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,358 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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BG05 GXO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG05 GXO, 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 BG05 GXO registered?

BG05 GXO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BG05 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 GXO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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