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P7 GSO

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 GSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 121,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 117,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,916 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,622 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 67,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,928 miles

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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P7 GSO is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P7 GSO, 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 P7 GSO registered?

P7 GSO is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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