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CS05 BLU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,966 mi
Last recorded57,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS05 BLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 57,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,005 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,687 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,967 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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CS05 BLU 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 CS05 BLU, 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 CS05 BLU registered?

CS05 BLU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is CS05 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS05 BLU 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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