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M3 VDX

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 108,121 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 108,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,628 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on indicating a fault,not affecting emissions

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,592 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 VDX is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

M3 VDX is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is M3 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VDX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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