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M16 LRE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 33,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 27,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,082 miles

light corrosion rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre just on legal limits

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 77,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,027 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,408 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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M16 LRE 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 M16 LRE, 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 M16 LRE registered?

M16 LRE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is M16 LRE safe to buy?

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