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B8 AMR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 63,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,085 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,079 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 55,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,936 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,936 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 47,248 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Differential oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2009

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 20,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,106 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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B8 AMR 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 85%.

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 B8 AMR, 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 B8 AMR registered?

B8 AMR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is B8 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 AMR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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