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AD05 AVY

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 102,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 91,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 83,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2020 83,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall but not eposing ply/cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

tpms (tyre pressure monintering system) warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area not exceeding 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area not exceeding 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,164 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders

Front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 73,164 miles

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

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders

Front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,487 miles

Play in offside rack end inner joint

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,039 miles

Rear exhaust clamp fractured but secure.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,615 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,405 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,695 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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AD05 AVY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD05 AVY, 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 AD05 AVY registered?

AD05 AVY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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