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AW03 COT

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 COT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,402 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,340 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,271 miles

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

exhaust clamp fractured (joint to backbox)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,864 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,403 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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AW03 COT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AW03 COT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW03 COT registered?

AW03 COT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AW03 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 COT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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