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AJ05 XPE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,347 mi
Last recorded67,347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,347 miles

cill covers fitted both sides

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cill covers fitted both sides

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,505 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise lower ring broken off o/s/r coil spring

both front tyres cracking around side walls

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,086 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,150 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,444 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 XPE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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