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N7 PTM

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,004 mi
Last recorded61,004 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 PTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 61,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,626 miles

exhaust backbox join/flange 1 of 2 broken

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,349 miles

Both rear shocker top mountings perishing

Brake pipes going to both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

rear silencer clamps corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,779 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps cracked slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,038 miles

both rtear tyres edges wearing 255/35zr 19

oil leak at rear diff

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,038 miles

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

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

both rtear tyres edges wearing 255/35zr 19

oil leak at rear diff

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak at rear differential

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,375 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,091 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 3 Aug 2011 49,717 miles

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

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

both rear disc worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,532 miles

n/s parking brake lower effort than o/s 98/287

slight damage o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,020 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,020 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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N7 PTM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 N7 PTM, 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 N7 PTM registered?

N7 PTM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is N7 PTM safe to buy?

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