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18 OL

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,080 mi
Last recorded36,080 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 OL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,856 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,582 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 34,582 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,877 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,898 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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18 OL is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 OL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 18 OL registered?

18 OL is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is 18 OL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 OL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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