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L7 RMY

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,343 mi
Last recorded111,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 RMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,343 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,017 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 108,515 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 108,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,431 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,196 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 105,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,154 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 104,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,943 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,808 miles

rear exhaust flange clamps corroed

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,698 miles

N/S/F headlight bulb flickers

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/S/R tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing uneven

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,698 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F headlight bulb flickers

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/S/R tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing uneven

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 76,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,399 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2009 46,622 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 20 May 2009 46,622 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2008 37,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2008 37,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2007 22,032 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L7 RMY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L7 RMY, 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 L7 RMY registered?

L7 RMY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is L7 RMY safe to buy?

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