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GD05 OGB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,050 mi
Last recorded56,050 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,508 miles

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 10 Dec 2011 48,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 24,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,681 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls.

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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GD05 OGB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GD05 OGB, 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 GD05 OGB registered?

GD05 OGB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is GD05 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 OGB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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