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LM05 AUA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,381 mi
Last recorded46,381 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,316 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 34,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 27,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,412 miles

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

front tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 20,148 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,072 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 13,071 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)

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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LM05 AUA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM05 AUA, 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 LM05 AUA registered?

LM05 AUA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is LM05 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 AUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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