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MH05 EAJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 94,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 89,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,121 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,442 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,796 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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MH05 EAJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MH05 EAJ, 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 MH05 EAJ registered?

MH05 EAJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is MH05 EAJ safe to buy?

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