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SO05 NWR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,630 miles

Number plate lamps deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 127,747 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Number plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,718 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamps heavily corroded and loose however exhaust still adequately supported (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger wiper blade to big

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,718 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side repeaters showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamps heavily corroded and loose however exhaust still adequately supported (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger wiper blade to big

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,932 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,027 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre minor damage to side wall

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre minor damage to side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,458 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,973 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,624 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,571 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,571 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,967 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SO05 NWR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO05 NWR, 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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SO05 NWR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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