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M111 TAV

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,241 mi
Last recorded49,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 49,241 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 48,500 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 46,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,504 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 39,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,730 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,567 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 37,567 miles

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

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

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 6 Sep 2012 36,166 miles

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,344 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheels.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is nailed.

Wipers.

Pass 26 May 2010 31,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,128 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 TAV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

M111 TAV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is M111 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 TAV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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