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M111 FKR

2005 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,458 mi
Last recorded108,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 FKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 107,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,247 miles

Rear silencer clamps broken.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light illuminated, indicating a problem.

Nearside parking brake efficiency lower than expected.

Offside front position lamp 1/2 not working.( Angel eye not working).

Rear silencer clamps broken.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,083 miles

One offside front side lamp not working.

Tyres have age related cracking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged by use of faulty wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 104,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake warning lamp lit.

One offside front side lamp not working.

Tyres have age related cracking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged by use of faulty wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,801 miles

Handbrake efficiency could be improved on one side, lower reading than expected.

Sidewall cracking on all four tyres.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,554 miles

slight insecurity headlamps.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front lamp lvling device detached from mount. (on front suspension arm.) (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front brake pads worn out. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Screenwash bottle insecure, due to bumper damage.

Slight insecurity nearside headlamp.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,811 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn. (8.2.2)

registration plate faded front (6.3.1d)

EML indicating a fault.

Rear diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,596 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,343 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,157 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,797 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 73,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,356 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,746 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 FKR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M111 FKR, 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 M111 FKR registered?

M111 FKR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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