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SN05 LXA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,100 miles

Both rear tyres have large cuts around the side wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn uneven inner edge of the tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres have large cuts around the side wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven outer edge of the tyre tread on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,191 miles

All four tyres have cuts around the side walls

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,095 miles

All four tyres have cuts around the side walls

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,349 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,964 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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SN05 LXA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SN05 LXA, 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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SN05 LXA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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