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LB05 LTF

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 LTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,450 miles

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

Slight oil leak from diff.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight oil leak from diff.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 2 Oct 2015 86,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,084 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,352 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

splash guards fitted too underside of vehicle not all items visable

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,029 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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LB05 LTF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB05 LTF, 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 LB05 LTF registered?

LB05 LTF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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