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RE05 ZHW

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZHW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,282 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. Amber bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nearside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer shoulder

the offside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer shoulder

Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on

brake warning light on

traction control light

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,382 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,417 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,409 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,130 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 38,130 miles

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

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

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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RE05 ZHW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RE05 ZHW, 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 RE05 ZHW registered?

RE05 ZHW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is RE05 ZHW safe to buy?

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