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S60 PON

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,136 mi
Last recorded77,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 PON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 78,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 76,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,222 miles

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

front pads and discs slightly worn.

rear pads and discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,064 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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S60 PON is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S60 PON, 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 S60 PON registered?

S60 PON is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S60 PON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S60 PON shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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