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OV05 LEJ

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,880 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective brocken of suspension arm (1.7.2)

diff seal leaking oil

Pass 3 May 2016 90,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,923 miles

rear exhust clamp broken

Pass 9 May 2014 81,755 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 81,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 67,281 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 62,324 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,324 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,512 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,512 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 5 May 2009 48,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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OV05 LEJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV05 LEJ, 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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OV05 LEJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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