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DR05 LAW

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,373 mi
Last recorded102,373 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 LAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,007 miles

both sides rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,951 miles

both rear brake pipes showing corrossion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes showing corrossion

o/s/r tyre starting to get low average 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jan 2020 92,804 miles

bonnet safety latch poor operation

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,110 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,856 miles

Interior mirror glass faded

Nearside rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,856 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Interior mirror glass faded

Nearside rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,537 miles

NSF brake binding slightly.

NSR fog lamp not working

NSR tyre damaged on outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 36,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres worn on edges and nail in o/s/r

Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and nail in o/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,953 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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DR05 LAW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DR05 LAW, 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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DR05 LAW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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