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M99 LDB

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 LDB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,671 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,671 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,425 miles

rear brake discs worn/pitting

Fail 8 Jan 2010 48,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs worn/pitting

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,459 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M99 LDB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M99 LDB, 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 M99 LDB registered?

M99 LDB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is M99 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 LDB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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