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MC05 XTU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,948 mi
Last recorded95,948 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 93,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,791 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2013 74,758 miles

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

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

oil leak diff pinion seal

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,078 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,908 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm onouter edge legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,826 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,800 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,799 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,148 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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MC05 XTU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MC05 XTU, 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 MC05 XTU registered?

MC05 XTU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is MC05 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 XTU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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