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E46 GTR

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 GTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 115,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 106,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,439 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated whilst carrying out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,312 miles

hid headlight washers inop ( may fail from january )

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,032 miles

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

rattle from rear silencer.

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 GTR is a 2005 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GTR, 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 GTR registered?

E46 GTR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is E46 GTR safe to buy?

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