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L13 FJO

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 FJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,796 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 112,796 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 112,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 111,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,856 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed washer pump loom (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short washer pump loom and pump damaged (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,741 miles

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,584 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,557 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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L13 FJO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L13 FJO, 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 L13 FJO registered?

L13 FJO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is L13 FJO safe to buy?

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