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M3 OXL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas including suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercover and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,483 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,211 miles

1 x exhaust clamp on rear silencer in a poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,101 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,511 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,672 miles

offside front brake binding recommend attention

recommend attention to windscreen washers

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,918 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 36,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,913 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 OXL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

M3 OXL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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