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EF05 LTT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 82,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 76,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,316 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,888 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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EF05 LTT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EF05 LTT, 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 EF05 LTT registered?

EF05 LTT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is EF05 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LTT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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