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LM05 FOP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 FOP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 70,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Differential oil leak.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,243 miles

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

coolant light is on advise inspection

Pass 23 May 2017 60,439 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 60,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 58,697 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

electrical component broken osf

Pass 21 May 2015 56,882 miles

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

electrical component broken osf

Pass 22 May 2014 52,931 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,175 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,177 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 40,853 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to limit advise wheel alignment

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 25 May 2010 36,816 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,173 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,843 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,791 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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LM05 FOP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM05 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

LM05 FOP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LM05 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 FOP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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