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AO55 MXT

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all 4 tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear tyres worn to wear bars

Fail 25 Jun 2016 89,950 miles

Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all 4 tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear driveshaft seals leaking

rear tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,742 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,606 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,911 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,776 miles

rear exhaust bracket/ clamp rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,776 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket/ clamp rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,051 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES APROACHING LEGAL LIMIT,

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,970 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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AO55 MXT is a 2005 BMW M3 in White 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 AO55 MXT, 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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AO55 MXT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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