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M300 AVW

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 AVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 99,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 86,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing unevenly (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,050 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,978 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,570 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,262 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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M300 AVW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M300 AVW, 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 M300 AVW registered?

M300 AVW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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