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M30 RSM

2005 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,224 mi
Last recorded61,224 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 RSM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning lamp(s) displayed constantly

Fail 26 Mar 2021 61,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning lamp(s) displayed constantly

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,282 miles

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

traction control warning light displayed constantly

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Traction control warning lamp displayed constantly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,189 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,835 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,812 miles

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,630 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,532 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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 RSM is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M30 RSM, 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 M30 RSM registered?

M30 RSM is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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