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PCZ 15

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,365 mi
Last recorded58,365 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 15
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 58,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,452 miles

slight play of inner tie-rod

Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,815 miles

TPMS indicating low Tyre pressure

Pass 28 May 2021 49,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 46,765 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly discoloured

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2019 44,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 40,630 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear inboard shoes noisy

Pass 15 May 2017 34,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,463 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,961 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 28,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,554 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,760 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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PCZ 15 is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 PCZ 15, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCZ 15 registered?

PCZ 15 is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PCZ 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 15 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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