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LF05 LVG

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,505 mi
Last recorded79,505 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,686 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 66,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges!

n/s/f tyre worn on edges!

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,998 miles

o/s outer door handle sticking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,205 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 8 Jul 2008 16,203 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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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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LF05 LVG is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF05 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 LVG registered?

LF05 LVG is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LF05 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 LVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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