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C8 LEE

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,218 mi
Last recorded112,218 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 112,218 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 110,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 109,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,360 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,484 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush mounted at an incorrect angle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,255 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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C8 LEE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C8 LEE, 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 C8 LEE registered?

C8 LEE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is C8 LEE safe to buy?

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