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FV05 MEU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,898 mi
Last recorded110,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 110,898 miles

Central Front front exhaust pipe joint one bolt & nut missing, but no major leaking

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal almost no function, suggest replace it asap

Pass 17 May 2025 108,423 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 105,894 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 105,821 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes excessively corroded at the flexi join, retaining bracket by fuel tank and has slight corrosion in front of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 103,711 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 25 May 2022 100,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 100,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,256 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,430 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres perished on outer edges

headlight levelling actuator arm snapped off

Pass 14 Dec 2014 60,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,543 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,838 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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FV05 MEU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FV05 MEU, 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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FV05 MEU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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