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BV05 ZCA

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,998 mi
Last recorded16,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 16,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 16,959 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 16,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 16,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,724 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 16,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 15,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,804 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 5 Jun 2013 14,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,440 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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BV05 ZCA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BV05 ZCA, 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 BV05 ZCA registered?

BV05 ZCA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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