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A7 PEU

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,600 miles

Front front metal suspension brake and steering components have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear metal suspension and brake components have corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded at chassis and connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle and suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,920 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust flanges ---one clamp broken and bit missing---other clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear rear silencer clamps x 2 one is broken and the other is very rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both sides, front to rear, at rear. Advise replace before next Winter) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,938 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside bonnet grille insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,916 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,888 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,976 miles

rear silencer clamp split but not leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,494 miles

rear exhaust clamps split but exhaust still secure and not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,224 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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A7 PEU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A7 PEU, 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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A7 PEU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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