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M9 NPA

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

128,145 mi
Last recorded128,145 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 NPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 128,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 128,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has lateral and longitudinal play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Level sensor linkage mounting broken- level sensor inoperative.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has lateral and longitudinal play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Level sensor linkage mounting broken- level sensor inoperative.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 123,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,041 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,983 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 110,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension leveler rod slightly damage

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,781 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,462 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 85,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust joint clamps broken but still sercure

Fail 12 May 2014 85,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust joint clamps broken but still sercure

Pass 23 May 2013 75,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing at outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

small cuts to both front tyre side walls

Pass 26 May 2012 69,736 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2012 69,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 69,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low

nearisde front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre worn on edge and cut on inner wall

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,694 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,694 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,471 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,471 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,472 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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M9 NPA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 M9 NPA, 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 M9 NPA registered?

M9 NPA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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