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LF05 VLM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 132,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,596 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

slight wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,955 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.7mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 1.9mm

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,048 miles

cut in tread on offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 37,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

cut in tread on offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,191 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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LF05 VLM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LF05 VLM, 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 LF05 VLM registered?

LF05 VLM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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