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LM05 MWW

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 MWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,143 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp is very dull.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 120,139 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp/ suspension levelling device is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at Nearside rear of vehicle at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Number plate lamp is very dull.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 100,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 85,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 65,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,908 miles

Exhaust mount broken but supports system.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber top mounts slighly split.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,908 miles

Exhaust mount broken but supports system.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear shock absorber top mounts slighly split.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,084 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,597 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 MWW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MWW, 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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LM05 MWW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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