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OY05 WXZ

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,910 mi
Last recorded49,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,910 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,571 miles

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

near front tyre on side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,828 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 17 Jul 2009 30,828 miles

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

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,179 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,783 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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OY05 WXZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY05 WXZ, 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 OY05 WXZ registered?

OY05 WXZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 WXZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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