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MW05 CHC

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 21 May 2015 93,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 89,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 84,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 80,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,806 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 61,806 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges,front wipers smearing.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,112 miles

raer top mounts seperating

Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,112 miles

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

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

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

raer top mounts seperating

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MW05 CHC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW05 CHC, 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 MW05 CHC registered?

MW05 CHC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is MW05 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 CHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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