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M3 BLU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,386 miles

Exhaust clamps at rear box corrode but not blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,376 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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M3 BLU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 BLU, 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 M3 BLU registered?

M3 BLU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is M3 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BLU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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