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LW05 VNH

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 VNH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 94,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 92,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,716 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,777 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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LW05 VNH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW05 VNH, 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 LW05 VNH registered?

LW05 VNH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LW05 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 VNH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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