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CE05 EYM

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre joints bolt missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,472 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/19yr

rear exhaust box joining bracket one split

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r top shock absorbers mounting bush

Fail 3 May 2012 94,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/19yr

rear exhaust box joining bracket one split

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r top shock absorbers mounting bush

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,891 miles

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F Tyre has cut on side wall, not showing cords

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

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,950 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE05 EYM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE05 EYM, 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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CE05 EYM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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