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N3 BMV

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 136,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 128,552 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,239 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,987 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 9 Apr 2015 111,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,252 miles

exhaust middle pipe to rear silencer connecting clamp corroded and broken away, but still secure

Pass 31 May 2013 98,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 95,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,819 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,913 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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N3 BMV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N3 BMV, 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 N3 BMV registered?

N3 BMV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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