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M3 NWO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,356 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,615 miles

Both sides rear lower outer suspension pin/bush covers are slightly deteriorated

Centre/rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,737 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,213 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,533 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads on minimum thickness to pass MOT now

very slight play within o/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads on minimum thickness to pass MOT now

very slight play within o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,867 miles

rear tyres fitted are not matched pair one is directional one is ascametricle, could cause uneven handling at high speed.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 33,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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 NWO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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