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M13 TOM

2005 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,447 mi
Last recorded102,447 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,501 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,092 miles

Front slight play in both bottom arms

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,447 miles

Offside Front traction control clip broken

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front traction control clip broken

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,831 miles

Headlight self leveling not working due to snapped clip, but headlight aim correct.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Due to retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted so some components not fully tested

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight self leveling not working due to snapped clip, but headlight aim correct.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Due to retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted so some components not fully tested

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,018 miles

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)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates loos and raterling

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,777 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,449 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 TOM is a 2005 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M13 TOM, 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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M13 TOM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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