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N9 NWH

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 NWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,722 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,652 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,625 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,721 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,884 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,878 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 76,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 74,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,406 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,665 miles

All brake discs are starting to wear.

Both bottom bushes at the very rear of the car are starting to wear.

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges.

Both wiper blades are leaving slight streaks when clearing screen - advise changing.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,663 miles

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

All brake discs are starting to wear.

Both bottom bushes at the very rear of the car are starting to wear.

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges.

Both the wiper blades are leaving slight streaks when clearing screen. Advise changing.

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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N9 NWH is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N9 NWH, 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

How do I check the history of N9 NWH?

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What year was N9 NWH registered?

N9 NWH is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is N9 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 NWH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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