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FM05 CRJ

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,355 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 117,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 117,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 116,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 115,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 111,887 miles

Centre exhaust fixings starting to corrode away

Engine mounts starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 108,589 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,958 miles

front dics wear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,311 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 12 Jun 2009 90,774 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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FM05 CRJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FM05 CRJ, 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 FM05 CRJ registered?

FM05 CRJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is FM05 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 CRJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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