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M3 HFJ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 114,588 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 114,588 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers smear

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers smear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn outside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,049 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres have cuts o sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres have cuts o sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,393 miles

offside front tyre has multiple cuts to the outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,886 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 HFJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFJ, 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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M3 HFJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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