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AJ05 OLR

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,643 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,538 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,991 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,162 miles

slight damage both sides rear roadwheel rims and tyre outer sidewalls

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,933 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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AJ05 OLR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ05 OLR, 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 AJ05 OLR registered?

AJ05 OLR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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