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C21 RCB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RCB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,194 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,538 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,423 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,304 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,876 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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,290 miles

Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2011 33,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,042 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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C21 RCB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C21 RCB, 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 C21 RCB registered?

C21 RCB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is C21 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 RCB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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