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M3 VPP

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 51,344 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 51,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,080 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,477 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,477 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,646 miles

Brake pad senor wire not attached to pad

Rear axle oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Rear exhaust clamp broked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs slightly lipped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 42,942 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2011 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,735 miles

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

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

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 VPP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

M3 VPP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is M3 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VPP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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