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M3 CMS

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,275 mi
Last recorded79,275 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,879 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,007 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,000 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,612 miles

both sides, front brake back plates corroded & detached at upper mounting bolt

offside front, suspension travel potentiometer link rod bracket on suspension arm corroded & detached.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,608 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp is on.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,298 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,911 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,574 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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M3 CMS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M3 CMS, 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 M3 CMS registered?

M3 CMS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2005.

Is M3 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CMS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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