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M13 PDR

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,637 mi
Last recorded91,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 PDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 89,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 87,694 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracked

Fuel cap sealing washer badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,348 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished/cracked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside obligatory rear view mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 10 May 2019 82,059 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside obligatory rear view mirror is slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside obligatory rear view mirror is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 79,669 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,965 miles

Front both front tyres perishing on outer edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front both front tyres perishing on outer edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,322 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 71,167 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,832 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,000 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,097 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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M13 PDR is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M13 PDR, 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 M13 PDR registered?

M13 PDR is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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