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CA05 WBL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,234 mi
Last recorded59,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 59,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 23,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 23,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 23,084 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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CA05 WBL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CA05 WBL, 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 CA05 WBL registered?

CA05 WBL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 WBL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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