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M3 HOC

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,201 mi
Last recorded52,201 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 52,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper blank leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,214 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,636 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 42,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,882 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 HOC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HOC, 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 HOC registered?

M3 HOC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M3 HOC safe to buy?

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