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LM05 OFT

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,446 mi
Last recorded131,446 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 127,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 126,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,011 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fuel filler cap seal perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,036 miles

after market registraton plate bulbs fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,591 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,192 miles

flat spots on front tyres

front number plate

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,930 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 OFT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LM05 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

LM05 OFT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 OFT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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