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FY05 EZO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 71,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

crack in screen but not in line of sight

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,084 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,084 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,454 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,790 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,601 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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FY05 EZO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY05 EZO, 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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FY05 EZO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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