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C5 LFO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,004 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,802 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 85,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,975 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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C5 LFO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C5 LFO, 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 C5 LFO registered?

C5 LFO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is C5 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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