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C5 LXO

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 108,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 104,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,146 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily deteriorated but not blowing and still secure

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,826 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 80,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 67,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,094 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,693 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 LXO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

C5 LXO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is C5 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LXO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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