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M30 REC

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,488 mi
Last recorded118,488 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 REC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,996 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2023 116,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,645 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 115,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear transmission free play felt through wheel to gearbox

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,326 miles

tapley brake test due to type of diff fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,774 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,705 miles

2 rear child seats fitted

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,578 miles

advise both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,003 miles

n/s/f head lamp has kick up on beam o/s/f has flat line

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,593 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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M30 REC 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 95.2%.

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 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 M30 REC, 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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M30 REC is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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