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GF05 VOD

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VOD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 140,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 140,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 139,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,553 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 136,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 135,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,092 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,858 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 89,739 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,483 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 4 Jun 2010 86,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,486 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 69,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 54,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,408 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,408 miles

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

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)

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 VOD is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GF05 VOD, 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 GF05 VOD registered?

GF05 VOD is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VOD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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