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AV05 PJY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,450 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,206 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 34,206 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,283 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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AV05 PJY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 PJY, 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 AV05 PJY registered?

AV05 PJY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 PJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 PJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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