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LM05 JGY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,788 mi
Last recorded108,788 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 108,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,711 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,958 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,592 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,592 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,541 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,198 miles

front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,953 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 JGY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JGY, 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 LM05 JGY registered?

LM05 JGY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LM05 JGY safe to buy?

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