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BU05 AND

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,638 mi
Last recorded35,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,550 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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BU05 AND is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU05 AND, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 AND?

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What year was BU05 AND registered?

BU05 AND is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BU05 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 AND shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU05 AND have outstanding finance?

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