MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tpms light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Differential. ()
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Vehicle level link bracket broken off. (1.7.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Vehicle level sensor link is seized and distorted. (1.7.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Differential. ()
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust back box clamp corroded /broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust clamps deteriorated
rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust clamps deteriorated
rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ear exhaust clamps deteriorated.
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ear exhaust clamps deteriorated.
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs getting worn
rear brake discs getting pitted.
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs getting worn
rear brake discs getting pitted.
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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28 RAW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 28 RAW, 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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28 RAW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2005.
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