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HV05 FBX

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,506 mi
Last recorded123,506 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 123,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,660 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,041 miles

Engine mounts slight deterioration

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nail to nearside rear tyre

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))

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

Rear floor corrosion around subframe

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,584 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,584 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,852 miles

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,351 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear discs are corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,351 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear discs are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,311 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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 29 Oct 2009 56,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,141 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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HV05 FBX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV05 FBX, 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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What year was HV05 FBX registered?

HV05 FBX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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