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SN05 PVF

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,147 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 127,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 124,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 109,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to clean (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to clean (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring lights on

barkes wear indicator on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,952 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing bald inner edge.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,952 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on wishbone (1.7.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamps broken but system still secure

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamps broken but system still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,255 miles

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SUBFRAME

UNABLE TO CHECK NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FULLY

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,073 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing signs of uneven wear

rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,516 miles

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

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

o/s/f head lamp has no kick off on its beam patten.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,479 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s/f head lamp has no kick off on its beam patten.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SN05 PVF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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