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M3 GFV

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 86,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted, normal readings obtained on brake tester. Evidence of standing for long period. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Interior and nearside mirrors slightly deteriorated. Both no-obligatory, and driver's door mirror normal

Offside Rear Shroud missing from shock absorber. No impact on performance

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective BROKEN (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML ON

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,596 miles

NUMBER PLATE LETTER SPACING

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 74,667 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,548 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 4 May 2011 49,771 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,348 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,348 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread

offside front tyre side wall is damaged

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,358 miles

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

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

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 GFV 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 83.3%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

M3 GFV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is M3 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 GFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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