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E5 SKP

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR - NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

TPS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 109,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 109,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 19 Sep 2016 104,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,088 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,566 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,920 miles

O/S/F tie rod slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,874 miles

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

O/S/F tie rod slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,799 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E5 SKP is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E5 SKP, 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 E5 SKP registered?

E5 SKP is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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