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L77 RSC

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 RSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 99,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,337 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cords showing at present

Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,419 miles

both front tyres worn low on there edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,024 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,631 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,908 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,787 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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L77 RSC is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L77 RSC, 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 L77 RSC registered?

L77 RSC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is L77 RSC safe to buy?

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