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SO55 MZL

2005 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MZL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 225/40x19 93y (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp level droplink cable tied to wishbone

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40x19 100y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 225/40x19 93y (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp level droplink cable tied to wishbone

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,931 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,839 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,727 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,372 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,372 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,063 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,063 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,476 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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SO55 MZL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SO55 MZL, 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 SO55 MZL registered?

SO55 MZL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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