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M111 OPM

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,393 mi
Last recorded118,393 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 OPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 15,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 111,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,034 miles

play steering rack inner joints

under shields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,535 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 122,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

brake warning light on

t/c warning lights on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,677 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,284 miles

both front tyres.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 88,284 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,949 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in nearside steeering rack joint

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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M111 OPM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M111 OPM, 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 M111 OPM registered?

M111 OPM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is M111 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 OPM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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