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HN05 BWV

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (heavily greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (heavily greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,482 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,359 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 90,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,382 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 58,382 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,606 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,521 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,521 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 37,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,195 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges (close to limit)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,226 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to limit

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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HN05 BWV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN05 BWV, 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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HN05 BWV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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