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FX05 OMF

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OMF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased up (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bolts corroded

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear tyres low on tread, both on 1.65mm, adv changing asap

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,750 miles

n/s front arb link upper dust cover cracking

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,530 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

rear rigid brake pipes covered in grease

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,346 miles

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,346 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight weep from prop shaft seal

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,416 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread

front brake discs worn thin/lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,480 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Slight weep of oil from rear diff

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flange between rear silencer and centre section deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,579 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 64,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,882 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs badley corroded recommend they be replaced.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,138 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

rear brake discs badley corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 49,689 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,786 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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FX05 OMF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX05 OMF, 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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FX05 OMF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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