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C15 TOU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 TOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,192 miles

Head lamp self leveling Aim arm is damaged .

Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Head lamp self leveling Aim arm is damaged .

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,971 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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C15 TOU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C15 TOU, 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 C15 TOU registered?

C15 TOU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is C15 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 TOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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