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CU05 NFK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,150 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour x2 (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective x2 Painted Yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Less than 50% working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour x2 (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective x2 Painted Yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,335 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 118,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 117,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,205 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 99,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 99,699 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both o/s shock absorber covers poor/adrift

washers leaking slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,699 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CU05 NFK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CU05 NFK, 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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CU05 NFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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