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MV05 LNN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 59,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 58,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,721 miles

n/s/r tyre is wearing on both edges of the tread

o/s/r tyre is wearing on both edges of the tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 27,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,828 miles

front discs are worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,384 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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MV05 LNN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MV05 LNN, 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 MV05 LNN registered?

MV05 LNN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MV05 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 LNN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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