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2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,838 mi
Last recorded43,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 NP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 43,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,506 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 38,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 31,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,650 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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68 NP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 68 NP, 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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68 NP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is 68 NP safe to buy?

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