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M31 RAF

2005 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,506 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,147 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,138 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,189 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured under wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,354 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,896 miles

both front tyre treads are getting low on edges

offside front lower suspension arm front joint is worn

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear exhaust joint clamp is broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M31 RAF is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M31 RAF, 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 M31 RAF registered?

M31 RAF is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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