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LIG 1786

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1786
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm ( Marked With Yellow Chalk ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm ( Marked With Yellow Chalk ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LIG 1786 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LIG 1786, 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 LIG 1786 registered?

LIG 1786 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is LIG 1786 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 1786 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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