MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Number plate lamps deteriorated.
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Number plate lamps deteriorated
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre minor damage to side wall
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
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
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)
both front tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing uneven
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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