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BX05 CNO

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 117,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 99,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 94,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,209 miles

Front Lower both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Front both brake discs pitted and weak,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected,advise

Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected,advise

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,700 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Jun 2014 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion/pitting to all brake discs

unable to check operation of rear seat belts as rear seat has been removed

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/side rear tyre worn on outer tread

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,036 miles

Wear on inner faces of front discs, and wear on outer faces of rear discs.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,798 miles

small chips all over screen.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small chips all over screen.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,492 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,589 miles

obstruction to view on nearside of front screen but is official/permit type sticker

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,729 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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BX05 CNO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BX05 CNO, 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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BX05 CNO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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