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AJ05 VAN

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,951 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,733 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,511 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,019 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 VAN is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ05 VAN, 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 VAN registered?

AJ05 VAN is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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