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BO05 TOY

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front NSF brake back insecure

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

Offside Front OSF brake back plate insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at fuel tank front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal starting to perish but still sealing

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 99,844 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,074 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,749 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 30 Jun 2015 84,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 67,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,204 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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BO05 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver 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 BO05 TOY, 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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BO05 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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