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M15 EXX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,760 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Front both headight slight insecure

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,103 miles

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

rear discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,065 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 32,395 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,903 miles

ecu light on

gear box light on

tail pipe are damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2008 18,720 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 EXX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M15 EXX, 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 M15 EXX registered?

M15 EXX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is M15 EXX safe to buy?

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