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E46 BLK

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,477 mi
Last recorded46,477 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 BLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 46,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 46,419 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 46,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 45,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 45,808 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel - Recommend repaired.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,662 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,056 miles

Carried out Tapley meter brake test due to vehicle to low for brake roller tester

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,003 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 41,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,337 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 22 Mar 2012 29,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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E46 BLK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E46 BLK, 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 E46 BLK registered?

E46 BLK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is E46 BLK safe to buy?

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