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CN05 MFK

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,057 mi
Last recorded53,057 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 MFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,325 miles

rear top shocker mounts split very slightly

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 13,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,122 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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CN05 MFK 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 CN05 MFK, 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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CN05 MFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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