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GF05 OBE

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,573 miles

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,371 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs have slight surface rust.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,178 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,176 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre nearing limit

rear brake discs showing signs of wear (pitting).

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,466 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit (outer edges worn).

nearside diff oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,904 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 18 Jul 2007 30,097 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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GF05 OBE is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GF05 OBE, 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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What year was GF05 OBE registered?

GF05 OBE is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is GF05 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 OBE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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