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B21 RTS

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 RTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at flexi hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,254 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,667 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,535 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,095 miles

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

temporary fuel cap fitted

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

temporary fuel cap fitted

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 76,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,010 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,506 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,473 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,863 miles

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,084 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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B21 RTS is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B21 RTS, 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 B21 RTS registered?

B21 RTS is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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