CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX05 EXO

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,980 mi
Last recorded56,980 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 EXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 56,980 miles

engine x sill x number of under covers fitted /

slight noise on o/s/r when wheel spun [poss back plate or in disc]

Fail 8 May 2019 56,980 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system mainline (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/zr 19 93y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine x sill x number of under covers fitted /

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

slight noise on o/s/r when wheel spun [poss back plate or in disc]

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,782 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,733 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX05 EXO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX05 EXO, 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

How do I check the history of LX05 EXO?

You can check the full history of LX05 EXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX05 EXO registered?

LX05 EXO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is LX05 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 EXO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 EXO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX05 EXO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.