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M111 FKU

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,219 mi
Last recorded101,219 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 FKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 100,643 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 100,226 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 98,401 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,886 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,308 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Movement.

Offside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Movement.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,409 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,409 miles

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)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,318 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,470 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 FKU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

M111 FKU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is M111 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 FKU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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