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M111 CFK

2005 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 CFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 70,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 70,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 70,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 70,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,932 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed out on edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box joint/ clamps corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,932 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbed out on edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box joint/ clamps corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,155 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,155 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,290 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,710 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,095 miles

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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M111 CFK is a 2005 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M111 CFK, 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 M111 CFK registered?

M111 CFK is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M111 CFK safe to buy?

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