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FY05 NLR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 108,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,892 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 77,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,774 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,248 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 41,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,482 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,366 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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FY05 NLR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black 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 FY05 NLR, 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 FY05 NLR registered?

FY05 NLR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is FY05 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 NLR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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