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AY05 LUR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,936 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,988 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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AY05 LUR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AY05 LUR, 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 AY05 LUR registered?

AY05 LUR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AY05 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LUR shows 3 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.

Does AY05 LUR have outstanding finance?

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