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GX05 RBZ

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,251 mi
Last recorded133,251 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 RBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 133,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,422 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,939 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,731 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 57,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX05 RBZ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GX05 RBZ, 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 GX05 RBZ registered?

GX05 RBZ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 RBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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