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M15 EHY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,237 mi
Last recorded125,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 EHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 118,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,983 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,800 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,800 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,051 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,051 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,421 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at diff

rear silencer clamp split

Fail 9 May 2014 75,195 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at diff

rear silencer exhaust clamp split

Pass 23 May 2013 73,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer clamp split

Fail 17 May 2013 73,013 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer clamp split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,707 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,297 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,372 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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M15 EHY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M15 EHY, 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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M15 EHY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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