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B3 FTT

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 97,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveling device snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,255 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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B3 FTT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B3 FTT, 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 B3 FTT registered?

B3 FTT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is B3 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FTT shows 10 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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