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M300 CGF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 138,616 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 138,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cracked with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,437 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 119,437 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 119,406 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,399 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on rear brake pipes

slight unbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Dec 2016 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rust on rear brake pipes

slight unbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,120 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,784 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,636 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,182 miles

nick in nearside rear tyre kerbing band

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 40,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,378 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 CGF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CGF, 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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M300 CGF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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