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M3 OOT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 25,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 25,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 25,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 24,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 24,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 22,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,925 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

parking brake long requires adjusting.

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 OOT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 OOT registered?

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

Is M3 OOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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