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LN05 SZU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 SZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,525 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,286 miles

Rear tyres worn very thin on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres worn very thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,415 miles

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

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

small cuts to nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

small cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,784 miles

Offside front tyre outerwall has a small chunk of rubber missing but not deep enough to reach the cords.

nearside front tyre outerwall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,628 miles

nearside front tyre outerwall has a couple of small chunks of rubber missing but not deep enough to reah the cords

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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LN05 SZU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN05 SZU, 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 LN05 SZU registered?

LN05 SZU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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