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M3 ODU

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,297 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch stiff.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 82,229 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 82,169 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,625 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded advise replacement

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,870 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,166 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,015 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,314 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,310 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 ODU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

M3 ODU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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