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R16 NDP

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,017 mi
Last recorded82,017 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 NDP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,277 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,588 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear advise rear exhaust section silencer clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,635 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,904 miles

offside and nearside front tyres staring to crack around outer edge

tracksion control light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,460 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,343 miles

Offside Rear 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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R16 NDP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R16 NDP, 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 R16 NDP registered?

R16 NDP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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