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LB05 OYU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,394 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 64,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2019 137,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,002 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,009 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,439 miles

exhaust back box clamp coroded and cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,439 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)

exhaust back box clamp coroded and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,398 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,219 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,598 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,598 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)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,361 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OYU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB05 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

LB05 OYU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 OYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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