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GL05 OBR

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 80,779 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 79,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,858 miles

rear def leaking oil

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,898 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 72,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,324 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,862 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,467 miles

all brake discs lipped

bad oil leak from diff

o/s underside head lamp adjuster broken

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,246 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,653 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008

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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GL05 OBR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey 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 GL05 OBR, 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 GL05 OBR registered?

GL05 OBR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is GL05 OBR safe to buy?

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