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BM03 RAV

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 RAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 89,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 89,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 88,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 87,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 85,229 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 81,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,781 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp collar corroded and broken but still secure.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 77,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp collar corroded and broken but still secure.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,044 miles

Exhaust centre to rear exhaust clamps fractured and missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust centre to rear exhaust clamps fractured and missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,622 miles

Slight play offside steering arm ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,409 miles

offside front / nearside front / nearside rear tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,983 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 18 Sep 2010 56,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,721 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 48,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BM03 RAV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BM03 RAV, 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 BM03 RAV registered?

BM03 RAV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BM03 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM03 RAV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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