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CP05 BNO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,632 mi
Last recorded41,632 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 41,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 41,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 41,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 41,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,366 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,083 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 33,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,219 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,814 miles

Both front tyres are wearing in patches on the inner edges & are on the limit of wear. O/s also has a nail in the tread.

Both rear tyres are wearing more down the centre of the tread and are getting close to the limit.

Extensive covers and undertrays preventing access to some components.

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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CP05 BNO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CP05 BNO, 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 CP05 BNO registered?

CP05 BNO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is CP05 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 BNO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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