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BM05 FAT

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 FAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 64,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 64,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 63,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border pass (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin border pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake lazy

rear diff leaking oil

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border pass (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,191 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Lazy offside rear park brake.

Lazy offside washer jet.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,376 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

front brake pads worn.

lazy o/s rear park brake.

rear exhaust flange broken.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,673 miles

o/s washer jet weak.

oil leak from rear diff.

rear brake pads worn.

rear exhaust flanges corroded and broken.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,023 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,777 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

o/s washer jet weak.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,804 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 38,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,177 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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BM05 FAT is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BM05 FAT, 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 BM05 FAT registered?

BM05 FAT is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BM05 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM05 FAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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