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LX05 PVF

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,413 mi
Last recorded80,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,009 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 4 May 2021 77,000 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trya fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,266 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,475 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,713 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,746 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,843 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 28,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,169 miles

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

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

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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LX05 PVF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LX05 PVF, 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 LX05 PVF registered?

LX05 PVF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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