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P3 TUF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 TUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,102 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 88,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 88,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 88,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,321 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,293 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,668 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)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust and middle pipe exhaust clamps broken but exhaust still secure

slight lip on nearside front brake disc

slight lip on offside front brake disc

nearside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge

offside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,524 miles

Exhaust clamp at rear cracked but not blowing.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust clamp at rear cracked(not blowing)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,644 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,644 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 49,591 miles

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

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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P3 TUF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P3 TUF, 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 P3 TUF registered?

P3 TUF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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The MOT history for P3 TUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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