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OE05 TLU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,838 mi
Last recorded107,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 TLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 106,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 104,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 102,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished /small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 98,955 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 22 Dec 2018 97,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,433 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,904 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,615 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2014 84,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2013 80,247 miles

front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,022 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,022 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE05 TLU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE05 TLU, 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 OE05 TLU registered?

OE05 TLU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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