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M30 BCS

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 BCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,695 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,318 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,328 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2015 66,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,643 miles

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)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,643 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,248 miles

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 2 Apr 2011 33,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,565 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,039 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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M30 BCS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M30 BCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 BCS registered?

M30 BCS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is M30 BCS safe to buy?

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