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BR51 DON

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 DON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,848 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 98,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,702 miles

Central Rear oil leak

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,702 miles

Central Rear oil leak

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear oil leak at diff

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,926 miles

Engine management light indicates fault

Oil leak at rear axle

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,428 miles

Engine management light indicates fault

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,212 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,322 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,322 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,869 miles

plastic panels fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,872 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 67,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,256 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,192 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

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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BR51 DON 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 72.2%.

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 BR51 DON, 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 BR51 DON registered?

BR51 DON is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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