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B1 ALE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 ALE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,787 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,838 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2014 38,719 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 23 Mar 2013 37,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring end broken

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,371 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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B1 ALE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B1 ALE, 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 B1 ALE registered?

B1 ALE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is B1 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 ALE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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